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D197 ERE

1987 Renault R21 Savanna

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Renault R21 Savanna88,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 ERE
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 51,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 May 2011 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 45,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2010 45,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 39,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 34,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 34,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 30,033 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 24,526 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 24,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault R21 Savanna?

Based on 14,655 MOT tests across 4,136 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
4,585
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,606
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,312
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 678
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 670
Full Renault R21 Savanna reliability report

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D197 ERE is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Renault R21 Savanna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R21 Savanna fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D197 ERE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 Savanna typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Renault R21 Savanna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D197 ERE is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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