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N258 DDM

1996 Renault 19

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,090 mi
Last recorded122,090 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault 1986,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 DDM
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 122,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,267 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 102,267 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 89,288 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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N258 DDM is a 1996 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N258 DDM, 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 N258 DDM registered?

N258 DDM is a 1996 Renault 19, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N258 DDM safe to buy?

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