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N161 BES

1995 Renault 19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 1989,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BES
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,482 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

hard clutch

Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

very stiff clutch

Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,368 miles

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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N161 BES is a 1995 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 89,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N161 BES, 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 31 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 BES registered?

N161 BES is a 1995 Renault 19, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N161 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 BES shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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