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G865 SEW

1990 Renault 19

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 1994,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 SEW
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 126,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cover missing off offside seat belt clasp

engine idle erratic

heavy smell of petrol no apparent leaks

nearside headlamp dipped beam slightly diffused

rear shock absobers different.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cover missing off offside seat belt clasp

engine idle erratic

heavy smell of petrol no apparent leaks

nearside headlamp dipped beam slightly diffused

rear shock absobers different.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 120,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 120,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 115,702 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre outer †sidewall damaged

oil leak

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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G865 SEW is a 1990 Renault 19 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G865 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G865 SEW registered?

G865 SEW is a 1990 Renault 19, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G865 SEW safe to buy?

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