Renault R19
From 234 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 14 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 14 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.4% of R19 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £149.
Typical mileage
Half of all R19s tested had between 66,865 and 105,257 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 86,830 median miles, the R19 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault R19 MOT pass rate?
The Renault R19 has a 74.4% MOT pass rate based on 234 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault R19?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault R19 is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include exhaust system leaking or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault R19 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault R19 is 86,830 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,865 and 105,257 miles.
Buying a used R19?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £149 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 32.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.