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H238 GDX

1991 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Renault R1997,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,664 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty indicator stork faulty. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,488 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door slam (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 109,197 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,073 miles

Signs of possible over heating

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

General corrosion

Head lamp images poor

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 107,073 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

General corrosion

Head lamp images poor

Oil leak

Signs of possible over heating

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlight outputs poor

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

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

Oil leak

Signs of possible overheating

Fail 3 Apr 2014 102,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn

headlight outputs deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,680 miles

front tyres worn

headlight outputs deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

front tyres worn

headlight outputs deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,322 miles

20% front brake imbalance

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,328 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,803 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,893 miles

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

bothside headlamp poor light output.

front number plate broken ,but still legible and secure.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,912 miles

Exhaust flange clamp between front pipe and middle section is almost rusted through and blowing slightly.

Front number plate is damaged.

Steering is a little heavy. (not power assisted)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 87,690 miles

Front brake discs are very worn.

Nearside headlamp was aimed too low and too far to the left - readjusted during test.

Offside front tyre is very worn on inner shoulder.

One (of two) rear exhaust mountings is partially broken.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front no plate minor damage

Fail 3 Apr 2006 84,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front no plate minor damage

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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H238 GDX is a 1991 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1991 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 97,188 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 H238 GDX, 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 35 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H238 GDX is a 1991 Renault R19, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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