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G243 YLR

1989 Renault R19

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 YLR
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,286 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,286 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,920 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 127,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 127,926 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,414 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 124,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 122,966 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 122,934 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

brake servo casing corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 121,748 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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G243 YLR is a 1989 Renault R19 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G243 YLR, 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 G243 YLR registered?

G243 YLR is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G243 YLR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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