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J881 EMB

1991 Renault 19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,559 mi
Last recorded138,559 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault 19102,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 EMB
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 138,559 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 138,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,187 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 125,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 111,823 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 111,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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J881 EMB is a 1991 Renault 19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 102,901 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J881 EMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J881 EMB is a 1991 Renault 19, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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