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F552 GFK

1989 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 GFK
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 113,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine has oil leak

not able to see front pads

Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 11,087 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 11,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 11,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 107,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 106,671 miles

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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F552 GFK is a 1989 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F552 GFK, 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 F552 GFK registered?

F552 GFK is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F552 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F552 GFK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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