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N381 KPV

1996 Renault 19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault 1986,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 KPV
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,133 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,133 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate cracked

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner sill and floor

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,788 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 41,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall but no deep cuts or cords exposed

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall but no deep cuts or cords exposed

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,717 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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N381 KPV is a 1996 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N381 KPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N381 KPV registered?

N381 KPV is a 1996 Renault 19, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N381 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 KPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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