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F596 ACM

1989 Renault R19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,845 mi
Last recorded152,845 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 ACM
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 15,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 151,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jan 2018 151,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,889 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 150,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 149,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 145,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 14,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 141,518 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 141,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 117,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 111,708 miles

Corrosion developing in both sides rear wheel arches.

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2009 111,708 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion developing in both sides rear wheel arches.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,310 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm inner edge of tread.

Offside rear axle mounting deteriorated.

Slight smell of petrol carburetter area.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 103,310 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm inner edge of tread.

Offside rear axle mounting deteriorated.

Slight smell of petrol carburetter area.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,441 miles

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

Corrosion developing in both sides rear wheel arches.

Light scratching to nearside of windscreen. †

Fail 13 Jun 2006 94,438 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

Corrosion developing in both sides rear wheel arches. †

Light scratching to windscreen at nearside.

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

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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F596 ACM is a 1989 Renault R19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F596 ACM, 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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F596 ACM is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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