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L491 GFR

1994 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,738 mi
Last recorded123,738 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault R1993,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 GFR
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2009 123,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 112,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 95,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 95,119 miles

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

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

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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L491 GFR is a 1994 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,581 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 L491 GFR, 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 32 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L491 GFR registered?

L491 GFR is a 1994 Renault R19, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L491 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 GFR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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