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H497 XYA

1991 Renault R19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

288,591 mi
Last recorded288,591 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Renault R1997,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 XYA
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 288,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 282,263 miles

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

brake readings low, adjustment required

Fail 23 Mar 2018 282,262 miles

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

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

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

brake readings low, adjustment required

Pass 23 Mar 2017 272,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 272,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 261,321 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 251,373 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 251,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 240,925 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 240,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 231,718 miles

O/S/R outer sill corroding

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Mar 2013 231,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/R outer sill corroding

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2012 222,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 212,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 202,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 202,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 191,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 181,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 171,198 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 171,198 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft oil seal slight leak of oil

Offside front flexi brake hose perishing

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 161,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,188 miles

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

N/S/F gearbox drive shaft oil seal damp

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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H497 XYA is a 1991 Renault R19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H497 XYA, 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 H497 XYA registered?

H497 XYA is a 1991 Renault R19, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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