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N178 MAM

1996 Renault 19

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault 1986,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 MAM
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2005 137,071 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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N178 MAM is a 1996 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N178 MAM, 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 N178 MAM registered?

N178 MAM is a 1996 Renault 19, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N178 MAM safe to buy?

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