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J478 UPB

1992 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,618 mi
Last recorded124,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 124,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 115,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 115,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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J478 UPB is a 1992 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J478 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J478 UPB registered?

J478 UPB is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J478 UPB safe to buy?

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