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J161 GMR

1991 Renault R19 Chamade

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R19 Chamade93,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 GMR
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 117,201 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 117,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet & o/s/r arch corroded

eng oil leak, o/s eng mount unbonding

n/s/f ind lens damaged, front bumper loose, s/column shroud loose/missing, rear seat & boot full of kit

rear brakes backing plates corroded, front brake discs worn close to limits

s/rack boots loose

Pass 10 Feb 2006 93,412 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 93,412 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Renault R19 Chamade?

Based on 4,145 MOT tests across 1,154 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Steering rack gaiter split 197
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J161 GMR is a 1991 Renault R19 Chamade in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault R19 Chamade models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,661 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 Chamade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J161 GMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 Chamade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Renault R19 Chamade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J161 GMR registered?

J161 GMR is a 1991 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J161 GMR safe to buy?

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