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L988 TOW

1993 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,565 mi
Last recorded100,565 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault R19100,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 TOW
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,565 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 100,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 96,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,913 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 93,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Renault R19?

Based on 101,825 MOT tests across 25,440 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
3,566
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
25,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,003
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,287
Steering rack gaiter split 5,650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,232
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,690
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L988 TOW is a 1993 Renault R19 in Blue 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 R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 100,798 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 R19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L988 TOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L988 TOW registered?

L988 TOW is a 1993 Renault R19, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L988 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 TOW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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