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M540 GCU

1994 Renault 19

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,173 mi
Last recorded62,173 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 GCU
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm and nearside front tyre has deep cut in wall but no cords showing.

nearside front inner wing and both rear inner arches corroded and holed,not structual

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm and nearside front tyre has deep cut in wall but no cords showing.

nearside front inner wing and both rear inner arches corroded and holed,not structual

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,443 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,092 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,237 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 44,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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M540 GCU is a 1994 Renault 19 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M540 GCU, 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 M540 GCU registered?

M540 GCU is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M540 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 GCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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