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G140 VRD

1989 Renault R19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

near side headlamp dull

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,717 miles

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

nearside headlamp reflector deterioated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 128,717 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

nearside headlamp reflector deterioated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,723 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,723 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 102,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 114,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 114,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn and cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2006 114,451 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G140 VRD is a 1989 Renault R19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G140 VRD, 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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G140 VRD is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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