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N788 GRH

1996 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault R1979,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 GRH
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,783 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

bonnet retaining device deteriorated

offside front suspension spring mount prescribed area corroded

oil warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 100,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coolant cap missing

coolant warning light on

oil warning light on

Fail 22 Aug 2009 100,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

water pressure cap missing

water level light on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

oil warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,504 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

damage and corrosion to both inner and outer sills

general corrosion to all chassis legs

general corrosion to floor pan

rear no. plate poor fadded

slight damage to both rear wheel arches and slight corrosion

slight damage to osf sub-frame

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,504 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

damage and corrosion to both inner and outer sills

general corrosion to all chassis legs

general corrosion to floor pan

rear no. plate poor fadded

slight damage to both rear wheel arches and slight corrosion

slight damage to osf sub-frame

Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,223 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 73,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,538 miles

Engine under sheild loose

Small cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 Feb 2006 70,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front brake warning wires damaged

Front registration plate stained

Front under tray insecure

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Offside front indicator outer lens damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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N788 GRH is a 1996 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N788 GRH, 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 N788 GRH registered?

N788 GRH is a 1996 Renault R19, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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