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G493 ACV

1989 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,550 mi
Last recorded140,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 ACV
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 140,550 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 140,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 136,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 136,399 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 131,490 miles

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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G493 ACV is a 1989 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G493 ACV, 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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G493 ACV is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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