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L540 RME

1994 Renault 19

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 RME
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 88,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 88,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal is very heavy, recommend replace asap.

front tyres under inflated?

upper engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 84,739 miles

slight corrosion on offside sill

Fail 12 May 2007 84,739 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

slight corrosion on offside sill

Pass 12 May 2006 81,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 81,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 May 2006 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L540 RME is a 1994 Renault 19 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L540 RME, 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 L540 RME registered?

L540 RME is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L540 RME safe to buy?

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