CarVerify

Free Car Check

F973 MYJ

1989 Renault R19

Beige Petrol 1721cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 MYJ
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,046 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres old & starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2010 117,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres old & starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,907 miles

Both front inner wheel housings starting to corrode

Front & Rear number plates deteriorating

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2009 115,905 miles

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

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

Both front inner wheel housings starting to corrode

Front & Rear number plates deteriorating

H/C High at idle speed

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2008 114,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

excessive hand brake travel

rear no plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2007 112,205 miles

Oil leak

corrosion blisters present on n/s/r wheel arch.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion present underbody of the vehicle at various places.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

rear no plate cracked.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 112,199 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

corrosion blisters present on n/s/r wheel arch.

corrosion present on rfont and rear suspension components.

corrosion present underbody of the vehicle at various places.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

rear no plate cracked.

Pass 26 May 2006 109,776 miles

all brake flexi feralls corroded

both front coil springs corroded

brake servo corroded

minor exhaust leak at front pipe

off side rear wheel arch corroded

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F973 MYJ is a 1989 Renault R19 in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F973 MYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F973 MYJ?

You can check the full history of F973 MYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F973 MYJ registered?

F973 MYJ is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F973 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F973 MYJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F973 MYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F973 MYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.