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H255 HLF

1991 Renault R19

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,986 mi
Last recorded147,986 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R1997,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 HLF
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 147,893 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,861 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 147,479 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall, no cords exposed

Fail 15 Aug 2014 147,456 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall, no cords exposed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 146,966 miles

front floor corroded

front springs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 146,962 miles

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

front floor corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,433 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 145,419 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 141,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 138,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats not fitted unable to check seat belts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 132,362 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 132,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2005 130,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steel wheel fitted o/s/f.

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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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H255 HLF is a 1991 Renault R19 in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H255 HLF, 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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What year was H255 HLF registered?

H255 HLF is a 1991 Renault R19, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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