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D21 TBO

1988 Renault R21

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 TBO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 91,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 91,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,232 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,563 miles

corrosion to underbody of vehicles

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underbody of vehicles

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,560 miles

condition of all brake discs

condition of front tyres

condition of top strut bearings

condition of wipers

front brake balance

Fail 19 Apr 2007 77,549 miles

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake disc rusty

front to rear brake pipe runs underneith hand brake cable

front tyres deep splits

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Renault R21?

Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
2,178
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 530
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 371
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 370
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D21 TBO is a 1988 Renault R21 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 118,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 809 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D21 TBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D21 TBO registered?

D21 TBO is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is D21 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 TBO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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