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F708 RLM

1989 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF708 RLM
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014 133,351 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside and nearside rear chassis legs holed/corroded.

rear panel/crossmember under bumper heavily corroded/holed.

surface corrosion on all suspension/steering components under vehicle.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,143 miles

corrosion in offside crossmember to rear of floorpan.

heavy surface corrosion on all suspension/steering components under vehicle.

nearside rear chassis corroded.

rear panel behind bumper holed/corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 133,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

corrosion in offside crossmember to rear of floorpan.

heavy surface corrosion on all suspension/steering components under vehicle.

nearside rear chassis corroded.

rear panel behind bumper holed/corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,766 miles

corrosion at forward inner wing sections at both offside and nearside.

exhaust corroded at rear section.

rear chassis corroded at naerside,not within prescribed area.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 132,766 miles

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

corrosion at forward inner wing sections at both offside and nearside.

exhaust corroded at rear section.

rear chassis corroded at naerside,not within prescribed area.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 132,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

prescribed areas under vehicle heavily undersealed.

slight play detected in steering rack.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 132,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play detected in steering rack at near side.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,815 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 131,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 131,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 131,450 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,004 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 130,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 127,666 miles

front sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 125,882 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 125,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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F708 RLM is a 1989 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F708 RLM, 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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F708 RLM is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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