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J108 LOW

1992 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 LOW
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,172 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly stretched on lock to lock test

under side of the car is coverd in oil

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brake hoses are slightly stretched on lock to lock test

under side of the car is coverd in oil

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,591 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter is wet,possibly driveshaft oil seal leaking?

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is scuffed.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 102,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Center silencer,nearside mount rubber is split.

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

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter is wet,possibly driveshaft oil seal leaking?

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is scuffed.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,973 miles

Nearside drive shaft inner oil seal (on shaft) is weeping.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,973 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft inner oil seal (on shaft) is weeping.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,503 miles

brake fluid dirty indicating that replacement is over-due

emmisions a little rich indicating that a carb service may be due

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,503 miles

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

brake fluid dirty indicating that replacement is over-due

emmisions a little rich indicating that a carb service may be due

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate in poor condition but readable at this time

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake travel on limit

oil leak from gear box inner drive shaft boot n/s

slight under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2008 84,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at n/s front drive shaft area at gear box

Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak at n/s front drive shaft area at gear box

Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,719 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 79,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J108 LOW is a 1992 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,753 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 J108 LOW, 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 34 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J108 LOW is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 15 July 1992.

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