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G489 KAW

1990 Renault 19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 1994,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 KAW
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 141,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 136,804 miles

front wipers splitting

f.number plate cracked

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 136,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

f.number plate cracked

front wipers splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 133,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 133,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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G489 KAW is a 1990 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 94,418 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G489 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G489 KAW is a 1990 Renault 19, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G489 KAW safe to buy?

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