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M231 XTR

1994 Renault 19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

65,824 mi
Last recorded65,824 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 XTR
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,824 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,824 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake inspection...

bonnet corroded..

brake fluid level low....

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s/r seats , belts not fully inspected...

corrosion in n/s/f inner wing..

front number plate damaged...

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s & o/s/r inner sills corroding,,

n/s screen washer aims poor...

n/s/f inner brake pad low....

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing....

o/s/f brake hose splitting , advise replacement....

o/s/r brake drum back plate wet...

o/s/r brake hose ferule corroded...

o/s/r chassis rail ,corroded, advise attension...

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

o/s/r outer sill corroding...

oxygen senser damaged & disconnected....

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement...

Fail 19 Aug 2007 65,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 59,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 54,062 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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M231 XTR is a 1994 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M231 XTR, 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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What year was M231 XTR registered?

M231 XTR is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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