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G501 FVV

1989 Renault R19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,212 mi
Last recorded152,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 152,212 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsf brake wear wire broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 150,047 miles

front brake imbalance 22%

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 150,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake imbalance 22%

nsf outer sill corroded and holed (not within any prescribed area)

osf steering gaiter twisted

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 148,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nsf outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

osf floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

osf steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 148,078 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front brake discs heavilly corroded on inside braking surfaces

nsf outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

osf floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

osf steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,209 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 146,206 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 144,281 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 144,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 142,467 miles

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 9 Jul 2007 141,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 137,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 137,335 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G501 FVV is a 1989 Renault R19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G501 FVV, 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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G501 FVV is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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