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H227 FWM

1990 Renault R19 Chamade

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R19 Chamade89,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 FWM
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 74,744 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering rack has play

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floors

fuel tank damp

noise noted from rear brakes during brake test

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack has play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wing

fuel tank damp

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Fail 21 Sep 2023 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack has play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wing

fuel tank damp

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

underneath of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wings

play noted at nearside steering rack

underneath of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Fail 23 Sep 2022 71,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wings

play noted at nearside steering rack

underneath of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,827 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 70,827 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,566 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,566 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 67,489 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,193 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum area (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,959 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,057 miles

Fuel pipe leaking to tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,676 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,210 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 39,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,743 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,743 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,517 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 30,517 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault R19 Chamade?

Based on 4,145 MOT tests across 1,154 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Steering rack gaiter split 197
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H227 FWM is a 1990 Renault R19 Chamade in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Renault R19 Chamade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 89,435 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 Chamade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H227 FWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 Chamade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Renault R19 Chamade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H227 FWM is a 1990 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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