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L429 LJX

1994 Renault 19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,507 mi
Last recorded132,507 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 LJX
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 132,507 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 132,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 124,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 115,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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L429 LJX is a 1994 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L429 LJX, 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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L429 LJX is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 11 June 1994.

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