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L255 EJT

1994 Renault R19

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,978 mi
Last recorded60,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R1993,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 EJT
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,978 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,606 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edges low

offside rear tyre at wear bar limits

rear inner and outer sills corroding near suspension mountings

Fail 2 Jan 2014 56,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn edges low

offside rear tyre at wear bar limits

rear inner and outer sills corroding near suspension mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,478 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 43,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,073 miles

Nearside front indicater outer lens cover missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,073 miles

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

Nearside front indicater outer lens cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,706 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,737 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 29,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,052 miles

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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L255 EJT is a 1994 Renault R19 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L255 EJT, 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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What year was L255 EJT registered?

L255 EJT is a 1994 Renault R19, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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