Renault R19

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 195 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

195

Model Years

1991 to 1995

Years Covered

About the Renault R19

The Renault R19 was MOT tested 195 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1991 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 77,648 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 101,405 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the R19 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1764cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,761

Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1995 details

How reliable is the Renault R19?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-6% (80% avg)

Renault R19 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1995	68%	50	101,405 mi
1993	65%	62	132,257 mi
1992	83%	47	86,957 mi
1991	78%	36	77,648 mi

Questions about the Renault R19

Is the Renault R19 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1991 to 1995), the Renault R19 averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 195 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.