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J169 HCD

1992 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 HCD
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 91,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

hazard warning switch slightly loose

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

temporary main beam switch fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,396 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad sensor wires broken front

centre exhaust rubber split but still supporting exhaust

corrosion to both rear inner sills,offside rear box panel,and nearside rear chassis rail

nearside wiper detiorating

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

smell of fuel detected no leaks found at time of test

underbody metal work corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,702 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 78,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 78,554 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f road spring (possible 1 inch) 0f lower end possibly broken off although seated okay

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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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J169 HCD is a 1992 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J169 HCD, 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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J169 HCD is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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