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L281 VTR

1994 Renault R19

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,345 mi
Last recorded80,345 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault R1993,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 VTR
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,345 miles

centre rear lap belt slightly chewed by dog

cut in side wall of near side rear tyre

engine overheating

front tyres worn slightly on edges

offside rear brake drum slightly damp suggest brake check

offside rear wheel bearing slightl;y noisy

slight corrosion to rear floor and chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2009 80,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

centre rear lap belt slightly chewed by dog

cut in side wall of near side rear tyre

engine overheating

front tyres worn slightly on edges

offside rear brake drum slightly damp suggest brake check

offside rear wheel bearing slightl;y noisy

slight corrosion to rear floor and chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,591 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 64,189 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,088 miles

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

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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L281 VTR is a 1994 Renault R19 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L281 VTR, 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 L281 VTR registered?

L281 VTR is a 1994 Renault R19, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L281 VTR 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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