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K160 BBU

1993 Renault R19 Chamade

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,550 mi
Last recorded105,550 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault R19 Chamade111,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,550 miles

1991 engine fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper stalk broken but usable

Fail 24 Jul 2009 105,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 105,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2006 101,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 100,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K160 BBU is a 1993 Renault R19 Chamade in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Renault R19 Chamade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 111,874 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 K160 BBU, 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 33 years old, this Renault R19 Chamade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K160 BBU is a 1993 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 23 June 1993.

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