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H78 EDG

1990 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R1996,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 EDG
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,233 miles

Brake Servo Unit Corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer / Under Bodysill Adjacent to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Boot Securing Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake Servo Unit Corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2025 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside rear brake drum/back plate shows signs of brake fluid

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,894 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to legal limit and worn smooth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn close to limit and perishing

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,798 miles

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

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

Oil leaks.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both central flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaks.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both central flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Central flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak(s).

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,954 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,977 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear footbrake and handbrake efficiency low

Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear footbrake and handbrake efficiency low

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,780 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

n/s/f coil spring corroding

n/s/f mud flap loose

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,663 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,658 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,496 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,311 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,327 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 78,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,705 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 75,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2005 72,020 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 72,020 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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H78 EDG is a 1990 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H78 EDG, 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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H78 EDG is a 1990 Renault R19, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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