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M179 SMJ

1995 Renault 19

Green Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Renault 1989,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SMJ
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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M179 SMJ is a 1995 Renault 19 in Green with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 89,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M179 SMJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M179 SMJ registered?

M179 SMJ is a 1995 Renault 19, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M179 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 SMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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