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M161 BCR

1995 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault R1986,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,546 miles

boot area not fully tested - loaded

exhaust cat rattles when hit

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

reverse lights inoperative

some damage in both registration plates

Fail 19 Nov 2007 87,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

boot area not fully tested - loaded

exhaust cat rattles when hit

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

reverse lights inoperative

some damage in both registration plates

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,187 miles

as per original vt 32 no 453377326370

Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,152 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

exhaust cat rattles when hit

gear shift tension spring brocken

plastic sill covers

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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M161 BCR is a 1995 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 86,116 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 M161 BCR, 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 31 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M161 BCR registered?

M161 BCR is a 1995 Renault R19, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M161 BCR safe to buy?

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