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L301 LAO

1994 Renault 19

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,565 mi
Last recorded167,565 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 LAO
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 167,565 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 167,265 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 149,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,447 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,766 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 126,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 123,263 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 123,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 119,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 114,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 114,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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L301 LAO is a 1994 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L301 LAO, 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.

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L301 LAO is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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