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L501 SYJ

1993 Renault 19

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,605 mi
Last recorded153,605 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 SYJ
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 153,605 miles

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

Oil leak

UNABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER REAR DOOR FROM OUT IN SIDE OR OUTSIDE

Fail 27 Feb 2008 153,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

UNABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER REAR DOOR FROM OUT IN SIDE OR OUTSIDE

Pass 7 Mar 2007 144,531 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 5 Mar 2007 144,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 2 Mar 2006 134,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 134,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L501 SYJ is a 1993 Renault 19 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 104,426 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 L501 SYJ, 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 33 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L501 SYJ registered?

L501 SYJ is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L501 SYJ safe to buy?

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