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H243 BBU

1990 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault R1996,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,872 miles

Both rear brake back plate corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play On borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside wiper small splits

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Holding by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low cant see well, needs wheel removal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play border line on free play, starting to be noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,695 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low cant see well, needs wheel removal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play border line on free play, starting to be noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,674 miles

Front exhaust joint has sealant around it

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

Offside Front door hinge slight play

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

Oil leak ()

slight damage windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,593 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,593 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,169 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust downpipe to manifold joint temporarily repaired.

Exhaust rear silencer has been repaired and mountings secured with cable ties.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust downpipe to manifold joint temporarily repaired.

Exhaust rear silencer has been repaired and mountings secured with cable ties.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,361 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust manifold to down pipe has putty repair

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s front door hinge pins worn and have play

rear exhaust box has repair

servo drum lightly rusting under neath

Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s front door hindge pin

Fail 17 Oct 2013 118,146 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s front door hindge pin

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,263 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,248 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 99,960 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 96,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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H243 BBU is a 1990 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H243 BBU, 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 36 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H243 BBU is a 1990 Renault R19, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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