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L246 WBY

1994 Renault 19

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 WBY
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 82,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 82,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 82,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 78,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 78,110 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 74,600 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 74,600 miles

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)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L246 WBY is a 1994 Renault 19 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 96,988 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 L246 WBY, 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 32 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L246 WBY registered?

L246 WBY is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L246 WBY safe to buy?

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