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M243 DAF

1995 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault R1986,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 DAF
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 150,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

boot floor corroded around tow bar mountings

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front upper struts mountings corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded around tow bar mountings

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion in the structure and and sub structure

welding repairs to offside rear outer sill and nearside front and offside rear inner wings

Pass 20 Feb 2009 138,257 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 138,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 128,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside rear chassis & offside sill

Fail 21 Jan 2008 128,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside rear chassis & offside sill

Pass 23 Jan 2007 143,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 143,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 117,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 117,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M243 DAF is a 1995 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M243 DAF, 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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M243 DAF is a 1995 Renault R19, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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