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F485 OFW

1989 Renault 19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 1999,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 OFW
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,412 miles

fuel line clip broken

n/s front tyre in poor condition low

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front tyre low

rear axle bushs very poor condition

rear hoses in poor condition

vehicle underside poor

Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,905 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 62,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front chassis crossmember corroding

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 62,361 miles

front chassis crossmember corroding

oil leak

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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F485 OFW is a 1989 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 99,623 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F485 OFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F485 OFW registered?

F485 OFW is a 1989 Renault 19, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F485 OFW safe to buy?

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