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J162 OTT

1992 Renault R19

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,914 mi
Last recorded167,914 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 OTT
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 167,914 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 167,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 166,741 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 166,741 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 165,491 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2007 165,491 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2006 161,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 161,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J162 OTT is a 1992 Renault R19 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J162 OTT, 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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J162 OTT is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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