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K978 OWV

1992 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Renault R1999,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 OWV
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,699 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 100,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 100,671 miles

All tyres slightly perrished.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Osf track rod has exessive play.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,334 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2010 96,326 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leval low

gear box earth strap broken

rear exhaust mount missing (exhaust supported)

rear number plate light lenses blue

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

vacum sensor insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2009 92,790 miles

all brakes could do with a service ? discs o/k/

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust mountings slight deterioration.

slight play in offside rack.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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K978 OWV is a 1992 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K978 OWV, 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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K978 OWV is a 1992 Renault R19, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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