Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Renault 19 Tr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1989 Renault 19 Tr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1989 Renault 19 Tr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1989 Renault 19 Tr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault 19 Tr (1989)

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1989 Renault 19 Tr

CarHunch has 2,404 1989 Renault 19 Tr vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1989 Renault 19 Tr doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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Got a specific Renault 19 Tr you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

There is no MOT test data available for the 1989 Renault 19 TR in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot tell you pass rates, failure patterns, or defect frequencies for this cohort. At 35 years old, most surviving examples will have dropped out of regular MOT testing altogether — either scrapped, preserved off-road, or owned by enthusiasts who maintain them outside normal patterns.

What you need to know is that the 19 TR was a practical, front-wheel-drive family hatchback built during Renault's more robust era, and any example still on the road today has proven durability through sheer survival. Before buying one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with 1980s Renaults, focusing on welding quality (rust was common), electrics, and fuel system integrity — MOT data won't help you here, but a proper inspection will.

MOT statistics not available

We have 2,404 1989 Renault 19 Tr vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1989 Renault 19 Tr

Based on MOT data from 2,404 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,433 Renault 19 Tr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 34.5%

1,186

Blue 27.4%

940

White 22.2%

763

Silver 6.4%

221

Green 4.9%

167

Grey 3.6%

124

Beige 0.8%

Brown 0.1%

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