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N118 VEG

1996 Renault 19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

655,998 mi
Last recorded655,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 1986,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 VEG
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 655,998 miles

footbrake performance on lower limit

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front flexy brake pipe slightly perished

Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,592 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

footbrake performance on lower limit

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front flexy pipe slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 58,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N118 VEG is a 1996 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 86,777 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 N118 VEG, 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 30 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N118 VEG registered?

N118 VEG is a 1996 Renault 19, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N118 VEG safe to buy?

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