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H26 JLJ

1990 Renault 19

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 1994,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 JLJ
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2007 131,569 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded at front

under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 24 Jan 2006 126,881 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 126,878 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake long travel

slight exaust blow from front clamp

Fail 11 Jan 2006 126,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on floor pan

Slight exaust blow from front and rear clamp joints

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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H26 JLJ is a 1990 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1990 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 94,418 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H26 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H26 JLJ registered?

H26 JLJ is a 1990 Renault 19, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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