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N385 KPV

1996 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 KPV
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,236 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door corroded and n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre badly perished req tyre asap

o/s headlight pattern not good

o/s/r tyre perished

vehicle slighty corroded in various places

Fail 4 Nov 2010 106,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door corroded and n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre badly perished req tyre asap

o/s headlight pattern not good

o/s/r tyre perished

vehicle slighty corroded in various places

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,402 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers door corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle becoming corroded in various

Fail 5 Nov 2009 103,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers door corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle becoming corroded in various

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,880 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 100,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,562 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 93,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 87,312 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2005 76,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 76,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f headlamp chipped,not affecting beam pattern/light output.

oil leak

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
Full Renault R19 reliability report

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N385 KPV is a 1996 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N385 KPV, 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 N385 KPV registered?

N385 KPV is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N385 KPV safe to buy?

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