MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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