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G397 UYW

1990 Renault R19

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,328 mi
Last recorded171,328 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Renault R1996,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 UYW
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 171,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front steering rack end has play in ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2012 168,469 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 168,466 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 165,618 miles

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST SECTIONS WEAK WITH CORROSION.

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK BOOTS SPLITTING.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 158,452 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 154,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007

WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Fail 17 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 145,918 miles

BOTH WIPERS WORN.

SLIGHT LEAK-REAR SILENCER INPUT PIPE.

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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G397 UYW is a 1990 Renault R19 in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,088 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 G397 UYW, 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 36 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G397 UYW is a 1990 Renault R19, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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