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H814 DVL

1990 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R1996,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH814 DVL
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 121,281 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 118,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,257 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty and weak

Fail 20 Jul 2021 116,253 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper broken

Front wheels fitted at time of test are smaller diameter to original

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat worn

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wheels fitted at time of test smaller than the original

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,692 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 96,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Front head light cracked

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Offside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,745 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front head light cracked

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Offside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,508 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,505 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,267 miles

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

rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,659 miles

n,s,r body above axle corroded not holed

Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hand brake has long travel

n,s,r body above axle corroded not holed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,510 miles

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

o,s,f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 53,035 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,489 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,485 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf low pad warning wire cut

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,679 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,529 miles

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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H814 DVL is a 1990 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 H814 DVL, 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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H814 DVL is a 1990 Renault R19, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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