MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Renault R19?
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N497 FRV is a 1996 Renault R19 in Grey 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 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 N497 FRV, 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 N497 FRV registered?
N497 FRV is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 28 February 1996.
Is N497 FRV safe to buy?
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