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J298 UAJ

1992 Renault R19 Chamade

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R19 Chamade104,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 UAJ
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 153,463 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 153,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 145,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 145,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 139,255 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 132,370 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 126,667 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 126,667 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 119,889 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 119,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front flaser lens missing

both rear tyres perished

front number plate damaged

oil leaks

slight wiper damage to screen

Pass 4 Jan 2006 111,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 111,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Renault R19 Chamade?

Based on 4,145 MOT tests across 1,154 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Steering rack gaiter split 197
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J298 UAJ is a 1992 Renault R19 Chamade in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Renault R19 Chamade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 104,713 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 J298 UAJ, 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 34 years old, this Renault R19 Chamade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J298 UAJ is a 1992 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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