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F883 TMK

1989 Renault R19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 TMK
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear too all flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion axle on suspension

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal on all previous welding inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,879 miles

front number plate damage but still able to make out letters

o/s wiper slightly torn

outer sills showing sign of corrosion

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,954 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also wiper arm not working correctly (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light flashing on and off when operating brake pedal

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low ( below min )

Fail 16 Mar 2013 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low ( below min )

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,838 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge,

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,297 miles

front registration plate cracked

spare tyre very badly perished

Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,297 miles

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

spare tyre very badly perished

front registration plate cracked

rust hole in offside outer sill at front

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,726 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,725 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 79,316 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,466 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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F883 TMK is a 1989 Renault R19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F883 TMK, 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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F883 TMK is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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