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J298 NBX

1992 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 NBX
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,960 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,184 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,963 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,249 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2008 65,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,792 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,129 miles

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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J298 NBX is a 1992 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J298 NBX, 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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What year was J298 NBX registered?

J298 NBX is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J298 NBX safe to buy?

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