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J281 VKV

1992 Renault 19

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,966 mi
Last recorded109,966 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault 19102,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 VKV
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,966 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 109,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 109,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 109,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake master cylinder level low.

os dip headlamp weak light output osr light unit faded.front reg plate cracked.nsf tyre 2mm,all wiper blades split.rear brakes weak on nsr.rear brake imbalanced,rear ns wheel cylinders leaking shoes contaminated,

Fail 1 Oct 2005 97,886 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

os dip beam pattern weak.rear tyres 1.6/2mm.osf tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2005 97,886 miles

os dip beam pattern weak.rear tyres 1.6/2mm.osf tyre 2mm

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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J281 VKV is a 1992 Renault 19 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 102,899 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J281 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J281 VKV registered?

J281 VKV is a 1992 Renault 19, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J281 VKV shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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