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L162 DNE

1993 Renault 19

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,887 mi
Last recorded131,887 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 DNE
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 131,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 120,847 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tow bar slightly in front of number plate

Fail 31 Oct 2006 120,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 109,503 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 109,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L162 DNE is a 1993 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L162 DNE, 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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L162 DNE is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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