Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Renault 19 Ts?

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 1991 Renault 19 Ts?

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 1991 Renault 19 Ts?

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 1991 Renault 19 Ts?

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 Ts (1991)

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1991 Renault 19 Ts

CarHunch has 216 1991 Renault 19 Ts vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1991 Renault 19 Ts 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 Ts 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.

Unfortunately, there is no MOT test data available for the 1991 Renault 19 TS in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort of 216 vehicles simply hasn't generated recorded test statistics we can analyse. This means we cannot tell you about pass rates, defect patterns, or reliability trends from real-world MOT records for this model and year.

What we do know is that the Renault 19 is a compact family car from the early 1990s, now over 30 years old, and any surviving examples are genuine classics or long-term keeper projects rather than typical secondhand buys. If you're considering one, ignore MOT data and instead focus on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic, full service history, and honest assessment of rust, interior wear, and whether the specific car's maintenance has been meticulous—because at this age, individual car condition matters far more than model-wide statistics.

MOT statistics not available

We have 216 1991 Renault 19 Ts 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 1991 Renault 19 Ts

Based on MOT data from 216 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 7,856 Renault 19 Ts vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.3%

2,458

Red 27.3%

2,146

White 22.9%

1,800

Silver 9.7%

759

Green 4.2%

330

Grey 3%

239

Beige 1.1%

Gold 0.2%

Brown 0.1%

Black 0.1%

Bronze 0.1%

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