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K972 FAU

1992 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 FAU
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hazard switch tempermental

Pass 28 May 2012 104,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of surface corrosion on underside no holes yet.

Fail 28 May 2012 104,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of surface corrosion on underside no holes yet.

Pass 10 May 2011 102,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 95,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 95,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,318 miles

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

general under body rust

Fail 20 Mar 2008 92,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

general under body rust

Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 88,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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K972 FAU is a 1992 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,753 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 K972 FAU, 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 34 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K972 FAU is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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