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F488 CEW

1989 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,164 mi
Last recorded159,164 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 CEW
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 155,234 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 152,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 152,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 149,180 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cable tie holding exhaust

front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 26 Sep 2005 145,771 miles

off side rear brake pipe slightly corrodid

How Reliable is the Renault R19?

Based on 101,825 MOT tests across 25,440 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
3,566
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
25,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,003
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,287
Steering rack gaiter split 5,650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,232
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,690
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F488 CEW is a 1989 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 95,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F488 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F488 CEW registered?

F488 CEW is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F488 CEW safe to buy?

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