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N499 FRV

1996 Renault R19

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,383 mi
Last recorded41,383 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,383 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor operation

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,292 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 40,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,763 miles

catalyst ceramic loose in exhaust box

oil leak

rear offside tyre edges worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,562 miles

catalyst ceramic loose in box

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,242 miles

catalyst ceramic in box loose

oil leak

rear offside tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,705 miles

catalyst ceramic loose in box

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,950 miles

front nearside tyre nail in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,876 miles

catalyst loose in box

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,574 miles

brake pads warning wires split

catalyst loose in box

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,439 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front brake pads warning wires split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,936 miles

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

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

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

front n/s tyre worn †front brake pads warning wires split †r/n/s footbrake slightly low efficiency

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,775 miles

rear tyres +front tyre edges worn †centre exhaust box blowing

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
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N499 FRV is a 1996 Renault R19 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N499 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 N499 FRV registered?

N499 FRV is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N499 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 FRV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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