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J578 ATO

1992 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 ATO
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 103,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 103,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,879 miles

brake pipes greased

rear box pipe repaired

Fail 10 Aug 2011 102,869 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,472 miles

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

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,945 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

underbody oiled

Pass 2 May 2008 94,953 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 94,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 92,917 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,832 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased

Fail 3 May 2006 89,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 89,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 86,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 86,625 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J578 ATO is a 1992 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J578 ATO, 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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J578 ATO is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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