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M278 BEX

1995 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault R1986,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 BEX
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,747 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2007 114,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 109,252 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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M278 BEX is a 1995 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M278 BEX, 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 M278 BEX registered?

M278 BEX is a 1995 Renault R19, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M278 BEX safe to buy?

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