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M438 UTS

1994 Renault 19

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 UTS
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,279 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 82,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,848 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M438 UTS is a 1994 Renault 19 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M438 UTS, 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 M438 UTS registered?

M438 UTS is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M438 UTS safe to buy?

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