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K197 PTP

1993 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault R19100,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 PTP
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 115,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 114,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 114,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,356 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,299 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 94,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K197 PTP is a 1993 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 100,798 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 K197 PTP, 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 33 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K197 PTP is a 1993 Renault R19, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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