MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front discs in poor condition,corroded,pitted and worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front plate jaded
sueal from steering rack
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
r/n/plate jaded
squeak from steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault R19?
Based on 101,825 MOT tests across 25,440 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G229 MGC is a 1989 Renault R19 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 G229 MGC, 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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What year was G229 MGC registered?
G229 MGC is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 11 August 1989.
Is G229 MGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G229 MGC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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