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M156 GCN

1994 Renault 19

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

142,293 mi
Last recorded142,293 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 GCN
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 142,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 142,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 142,286 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 131,398 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 131,386 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 131,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in chassis around fuel tank

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,805 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 117,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M156 GCN is a 1994 Renault 19 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 M156 GCN, 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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M156 GCN is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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