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K279 XVM

1993 Renault 19

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault 19104,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 XVM
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 144,530 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill and inner arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2006 142,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 142,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 128,685 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 128,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak

slight play in o/s rack

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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K279 XVM is a 1993 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 104,426 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 K279 XVM, 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 33 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K279 XVM registered?

K279 XVM is a 1993 Renault 19, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K279 XVM safe to buy?

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