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K853 FWG

1993 Renault 19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 FWG
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,401 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

heat sheild rattling on exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,590 miles

bad corrosion in boot area

front number plate slightly insecure

off side rear wheel binding slightly

steering rack is damp

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion not through all skins front + rear chassis rails + floor pans

exhaust middle section corroding

heavy engine oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

spare tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cat rattling

drivers seat belt slightly fluffing

hole in off side boot pan

rear wheel bearings appear noisey

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

under side of vehicle and exhaust system very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2007 80,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

slack in handbrake lever

underneth of vehicle has generally corroded all over

Pass 14 Jan 2006 70,775 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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K853 FWG is a 1993 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K853 FWG, 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.

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K853 FWG is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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