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K203 JRA

1993 Renault R19

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,492 mi
Last recorded60,492 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault R19100,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 JRA
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 60,492 miles

corrossion to bodywork

engine noisey

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside handbrake cable exposed and corroded

oil on engine

rear axle bushes deteriorated

surface corrossion to body and wheels

Fail 3 May 2013 60,492 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake sensor wires split

corrossion to bodywork

engine noisey

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre and heavily perished

nearside handbrake cable exposed and corroded

oil on engine

radiator leaking

rear axle bushes deteriorated

surface corrossion to body and wheels

Pass 4 May 2012 58,418 miles

NS handbrake cable very badly corroded & worn

both sides brake pad warning wires broken

breather pipe disconnected from rear of engine & engine wet with oil

dents scratches & corrosion to various body panels

engine wet with oil

fan belt squealing

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear axle mounting bushes unbonded & split

ribbed belt heavily perished & cracked

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 4 May 2012 58,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

NS handbrake cable very badly corroded & worn

both sides brake pad warning wires broken

breather pipe disconnected from rear of engine & engine wet with oil

dents scratches & corrosion to various body panels

engine wet with oil

fan belt squealing

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

rear axle mounting bushes unbonded & split

ribbed belt heavily perished & cracked

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 4 May 2011 56,263 miles

damage on wheel trims and bumpers rear wheel archers filled and corroding rear wiper split oil on engine g/box front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 May 2011 56,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage on wheel trims and bumpers rear wheel archers filled and corroding rear wiper split oil on engine g/box front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 54,041 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil on engine g/box o/s/r wheel arch corroding front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2009 51,900 miles

rear engine mount loose oil leak on engine all suspenssion bushers cracking front tyres starting to wear on edges rear tyres cracking in tred rear wheel archers rusting

Fail 5 May 2009 51,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear engine mount loose oil leak on engine all suspenssion bushers cracking front tyres starting to wear on edges rear tyres cracking in tred rear wheel archers rusting

Pass 6 May 2008 50,009 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 48,217 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusting / front brake pads getting low / rear engine mount loose

Pass 4 May 2006 45,969 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 45,968 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K203 JRA is a 1993 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K203 JRA, 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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What year was K203 JRA registered?

K203 JRA is a 1993 Renault R19, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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