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J443 MLF

1992 Renault R19

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,641 mi
Last recorded176,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 MLF
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 176,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 173,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under tray / sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 170,968 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front floor/jacking point area corroded

offside and nearside outer sills have plastic cover so unable to fully check sills

offside rear under sill area corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 168,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 166,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 166,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 163,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 163,574 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 154,475 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nonstandard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2008 141,003 miles

Hand brake has only just met the requirement efficiency, recomend further investagation

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake flexi ferrals are slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2008 141,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake flexi ferrals are slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2007 133,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 133,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 130,385 miles

o/s/r calliper has lower effort than n/s

rear tyres getting low

various light corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2006 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all steering/suspension joint dust covers split or perished

both n/s tyres wearing inner and outer shoulders

chassis/floor and inners seals weakening in plaices,will deffinately fail next year

front and rear reg plates fading

o/s no plate was inop bulb fitted

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on shoulders and perishing

rear brake flexi hoses corroded at ferrels

rear disc's and pads wearing thin and o/s caliper parkbrake mechanism appears inop

subframe bushes perished and pulling out

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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J443 MLF is a 1992 Renault R19 in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J443 MLF, 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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J443 MLF is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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