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L196 NAR

1994 Renault 19

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Renault 1996,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 NAR
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 111,964 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 111,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 107,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 107,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering

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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L196 NAR is a 1994 Renault 19 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 96,988 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 L196 NAR, 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 32 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L196 NAR registered?

L196 NAR is a 1994 Renault 19, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L196 NAR safe to buy?

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