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Renault R19 (1995)

4,268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 61.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Renault R19

CarHunch analysed 4,268 real MOT records for the 1995 Renault R19. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 18.5% below UK average
61.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
85,930
typical mileage
68,882–103,605 middle half
15.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Renault R19

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 (75%) 3,188 61.7% 1.81
Diesel (25%) 1,079 61.2% 1.3
Electric (0%) 1 50% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Renault R19 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.

68,882
low mileage
85,930
typical
103,605
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Renault R19 vehicles fall between 68,882 and 103,605 miles.

1995 Renault R19 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).

105 11 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.68
Avg failures per vehicle
3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Renault R19

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 23.4%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 22.8%
    Oil leak
  • 17.5%
    Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 16.9%
    Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated
  • 16.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 16.5%
    Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated
  • 14.7%
    Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 14.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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