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M298 LCG

1995 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Renault R1986,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 LCG
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 118,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 116,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,218 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,440 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs corroded

front anti roll bar rubbers worn/perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

rear axle bushes splitting/perishing

silss generally corroded but covered by sill covers

Fail 6 Dec 2012 106,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S headlight chipped

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt

N/S/F bottom ball joint lockin g bolt modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion to N/S and O/S sills

corrosion to exhaust system

deep cut to outer sidewall of O/S/R tyre no cord visible

drive belt perished

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2012 106,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S and O/S sills corroded slightly

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

N/S/F bottom ball joint locking bolt modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

deep cut to outer sidewall of N/S/R tyre but no cords exposed

drive belt perished

general under body corrosion

n/s headlight chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,564 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front foglight not working

rear brake load sensing valve stiff in operation

rust and corrosion to both front lower inner body sills

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,890 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 87,543 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,016 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,016 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,967 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 71,824 miles

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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M298 LCG is a 1995 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M298 LCG, 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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M298 LCG is a 1995 Renault R19, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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