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K490 LVF

1993 Renault 19

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,120 mi
Last recorded144,120 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 LVF
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 144,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak from top and bottom of engine

Pass 3 Oct 2007 140,696 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 140,696 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 136,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 136,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 127,864 miles

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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K490 LVF is a 1993 Renault 19 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 104,426 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 K490 LVF, 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 33 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K490 LVF registered?

K490 LVF is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K490 LVF safe to buy?

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