MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise noise from gearbox
Steering rack showing signs of wear to both knuckle joints
Strong advise on vehicle corrosion underneath
slight play in steering rack both sides
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear number plate deteriorating
slight play in steering rack both sides
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Renault 19?
Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L243 JAV is a 1993 Renault 19 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L243 JAV, 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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What year was L243 JAV registered?
L243 JAV is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 5 August 1993.
Is L243 JAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L243 JAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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