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H259 RCL

1990 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault R1996,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 RCL
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2008 115,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis to rear x member corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 114,324 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 114,324 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 113,111 miles

engine smokes when cold

Fail 20 Jul 2006 113,095 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H259 RCL is a 1990 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 H259 RCL, 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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H259 RCL is a 1990 Renault R19, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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