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J837 HUF

1992 Renault R19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

144,262 mi
Last recorded144,262 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 HUF
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 144,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 137,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,844 miles

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

O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak ()

STEERING RACK ROUGH AND WORN

Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak ()

STEERING RACK ROUGH AND WORN

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlamp beam images deteriating.

Pass 10 May 2016 117,219 miles

fuel tank corroded.

offside and nearside front headlamp image deteriating.

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer tread.

oil leaks on engine.

Fail 10 May 2016 117,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroded.

offside and nearside front headlamp image deteriating.

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer tread.

oil leaks on engine.

Pass 18 May 2015 108,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 108,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2014 98,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 98,127 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 88,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,350 miles

severe oil leak on engine.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

severe oil leak on engine.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 20 May 2011 77,452 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 77,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 72,289 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 12 May 2010 72,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2009 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine.

Fail 13 May 2009 66,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 May 2008 62,350 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 57,509 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 57,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 55,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 55,627 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) 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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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J837 HUF is a 1992 Renault R19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 J837 HUF, 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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J837 HUF is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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