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J952 FWV

1992 Renault 19

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault 19102,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ952 FWV
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 138,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong petrol smell around fuel tank area no visable leaks

Fail 30 Apr 2009 138,208 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

strong petrol smell around fuel tank area no visable leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2007 135,190 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting worn on outside edges

both steering rack mountings getting worn but not yet excessive

fuel tank has been repaired but not leaking

no bonnet safty catch

Pass 20 Dec 2006 127,069 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 126,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel tank has had a repair not leaking at time of test

o/s main beam did not work when first turned on ok now

Pass 29 Dec 2005 116,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 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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J952 FWV is a 1992 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 102,899 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 J952 FWV, 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 34 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J952 FWV registered?

J952 FWV is a 1992 Renault 19, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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