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L128 VLK

1994 Renault R19

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault R1993,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,282 miles

hand brake cable outer skin melted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake cable outer skin melted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,494 miles

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

all four dics worn and have light corrosion

both front tyres cracking on inside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 86,379 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 86,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,266 miles

ODOMETER DOESNT WORK

Fail 31 May 2007 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,266 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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L128 VLK is a 1994 Renault R19 in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,581 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 L128 VLK, 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 32 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L128 VLK is a 1994 Renault R19, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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