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K291 UKE

1993 Renault R19

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R19100,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 UKE
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 156,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,010 miles

front brake hoses cracking

front discs sorroded

gear knob loose

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/rear wheel arch corroding

wipers splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2008 146,010 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake hoses cracking

front discs sorroded

gear knob loose

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/rear wheel arch corroding

wipers splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2007 140,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 139,938 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

unable to turn engine off by key

Pass 24 Aug 2006 135,233 miles

engine does not switch off by key

Pass 31 Aug 2005 124,375 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K291 UKE is a 1993 Renault R19 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K291 UKE, 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 K291 UKE registered?

K291 UKE is a 1993 Renault R19, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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