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G229 RWD

1990 Renault R19 Chamade

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R19 Chamade89,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 RWD
MakeRenault
ModelR19 Chamade
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,141 miles

gearbox oil leak /tray loose

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,124 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,053 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,434 miles

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

Offside Rear sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,888 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,160 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R19 Chamade?

Based on 4,145 MOT tests across 1,154 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Steering rack gaiter split 197
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G229 RWD is a 1990 Renault R19 Chamade in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Renault R19 Chamade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 89,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R19 Chamade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 RWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 Chamade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Renault R19 Chamade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G229 RWD registered?

G229 RWD is a 1990 Renault R19 Chamade, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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