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J251 LOR

1992 Renault 19

Maroon Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault 19102,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 LOR
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,330 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner door handle damaged but still works

rear exhaust mount detiriated but still supports exhaust

Fail 20 Nov 2008 73,330 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner door handle damaged but still works

rear exhaust mount detiriated but still supports exhaust

rear pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 69,423 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

20% FRONT BRAKE IMBALENCE †

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

POOR SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Fail 26 May 2006 69,266 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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J251 LOR is a 1992 Renault 19 in Maroon with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 102,899 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J251 LOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J251 LOR is a 1992 Renault 19, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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