Renault 19 GTD Diesel (1990)
1990 Renault 19 GTD Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 463 1990 Renault 19 GTD Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1990 Renault 19 GTD Diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate—a complete failure versus the UK average of 80%—which makes it essentially unfit for the road in its current state. None of the 463 vehicles analysed passed their MOT, signalling that any example you encounter will need serious work before it's legal to drive.
At nearly 35 years old, these cars are survivors from a generation when rust and mechanical wear were relentless; the zero pass rate reflects the toll of three decades rather than a design flaw. If you're considering one, budget for a full mechanical overhaul including brakes, suspension, and emissions equipment before even thinking about registration.
We have 463 1990 Renault 19 GTD Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1990 Renault 19 GTD Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 462 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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