MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
steering rack operation slightly stiff
How Reliable is the Renault 19?
Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L488 VEU is a 1994 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L488 VEU, 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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What year was L488 VEU registered?
L488 VEU is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 26 March 1994.
Is L488 VEU safe to buy?
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