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N120 MGH

1996 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 120,693 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 120,680 miles

Front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2023 120,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 120,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,779 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 115,995 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 115,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,830 miles

slight unbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 115,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 115,536 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 114,120 miles

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

both rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,178 miles

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

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

rear exahust mountings split badly

Fail 12 Feb 2009 112,178 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear exahust mountings split badly

Pass 28 Jun 2007 110,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 110,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 104,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 95,102 miles

slight corrosion off under body parts

Fail 24 Jun 2005 95,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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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N120 MGH is a 1996 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 79,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N120 MGH, 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 30 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N120 MGH is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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