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J397 EFG

1991 Renault 19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,381 mi
Last recorded54,381 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 19102,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 EFG
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake hose ferrules corroding.

general front and rear suspension components heavily corroded.

underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,781 miles

rear brake slight uneven effort

Fail 31 May 2006 52,781 miles

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

rear brake slight uneven effort

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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J397 EFG is a 1991 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 102,901 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 J397 EFG, 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 35 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J397 EFG is a 1991 Renault 19, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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