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L704 DVM

1993 Renault 19

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 DVM
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2008 142,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all floor panels chassie rail sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode

all steering and suspension bushes startingto deteriorate

n/s bopdy panels damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 140,662 miles

all advises the same as test no 324083717434 on 01/08/2007

Fail 1 Aug 2007 140,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight blow at centre exhaust section. †front brake discs starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails ,jacking points starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2006 135,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front o/s indicater cover missing. †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †n/s body panels damaged

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 135,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front o/s indicater cover missing. †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †n/s body panels damaged

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2005 129,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all under floor panles starting to corrode/ slight travle in hand brake / front ind lens cover missing/ front no plate fadeing

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2005 129,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all under floor panles starting to corrode/ slight travle in hand brake / front ind lens cover missing/ front no plate fadeing

oil leak

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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L704 DVM is a 1993 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L704 DVM, 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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L704 DVM is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 15 August 1993.

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