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N383 GSF

1996 Renault 19

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault 1986,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 GSF
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 80,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,352 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,685 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 72,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

excessive surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle and front subframe

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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N383 GSF is a 1996 Renault 19 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N383 GSF, 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 N383 GSF registered?

N383 GSF is a 1996 Renault 19, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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