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J544 DVF

1992 Renault R19 Chamade

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

156,399 mi
Last recorded156,399 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault R19 Chamade104,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 DVF
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 156,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 156,133 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side been under sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side been under sealed all over

Pass 2 Jul 2021 155,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakepipes greased

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rearbox corroded

Front Both front arches corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of car undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both lower rear quarters inner valance starting to corrode

brake pipes greased

center rear exhaust rubber split

front wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front inner rack-end has slight play

rear parking brake only just met requirements

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 155,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front inner rack-ends have slight play

brake pad wear indicator wires damaged

brake pipes greased

nearside front fog light not working

rear exhaust system corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 155,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing Complete ABS missing, wires, sensors and pump removed (1.6 (e))

underside corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front inner rack-ends have slight play

brake pad wear indicator wires damaged

brake pipes greased

nearside front fog light not working

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 155,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ends ()

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 155,001 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ends ()

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,798 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slight play

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

extensive repairs to inner and outer sills

nearside and offside inner front wheel arches

rear boot floor and inner valance corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 154,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel slight play

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

extensive repairs to inner and outer sills

nearside and offside inner front wheel arches

rear boot floor and inner valance corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 154,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Behind Axle Attachment. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter Sill - Under side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Behind Axle Attachment (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Previous repairs done to inner sills

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,769 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 151,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 151,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 148,954 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 146,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 146,853 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 143,877 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 143,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 141,925 miles

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

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

OSR Park brake 80 KG NSR 130 KG

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 141,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

OSR Park brake 80 KG NSR 130 KG

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 139,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 139,602 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 137,730 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 137,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 137,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 134,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 134,860 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,804 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 132,802 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pump noisey

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 132,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 132,570 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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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J544 DVF is a 1992 Renault R19 Chamade in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 J544 DVF, 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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J544 DVF is a 1992 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 25 January 1992.

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