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N138 VEG

1996 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,715 mi
Last recorded70,715 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 VEG
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,715 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,734 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,261 miles

o/s/f sill getting poor

o/s/f wheel arch area poor

Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner arch/chassis getting poor.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,945 miles

both front brake hoses becoming poor

both n/s and o/s outer/inner sills poor

rear shock absorber upper protection sleeves broken

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,261 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,261 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,690 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,650 miles

front brake hoses poor

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake hoses poor

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,870 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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N138 VEG is a 1996 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N138 VEG, 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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What year was N138 VEG registered?

N138 VEG is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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