Renault 19 (1994)
1994 Renault 19
CarHunch analysed 2,166 real MOT records for the 1994 Renault 19. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Renault 19 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.4%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a car that will likely need repairs before passing its test. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively contained at 15.4%, so while these cars are ageing poorly overall, serious safety issues aren't rampant.
These Renaults are carrying an average of 100,943 miles—reasonable for their age—but they're still accumulating 1.55 failures and 2.7 advisories per test, suggesting systemic wear rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT repairs and have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase; the similar petrol and diesel pass rates (63.5% vs 63.2%) mean the engine type won't make much difference to your reliability outlook.
What to check before buying a 1994 Renault 19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 1,512 | 63.5% | 1.55 |
| Diesel (30%) | 653 | 63.2% | 1.56 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Renault 19 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1994 Renault 19 vehicles fall between 75,817 and 110,287 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 Renault 19
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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18.6%
Oil leak
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16.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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13.6%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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12.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.7%
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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