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N196 MSU

1996 Renault R19

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2006 106,796 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear bearing not checked because of brake bind

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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N196 MSU is a 1996 Renault R19 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 R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 79,916 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 R19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 MSU, 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 N196 MSU registered?

N196 MSU is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N196 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 MSU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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