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D270 YCN

1987 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

161,668 mi
Last recorded161,668 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 21116,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 YCN
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2007 161,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all flexable brake pipes have slight corrosion to the ferrules

all under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2006 159,070 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 159,068 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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D270 YCN is a 1987 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 116,367 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D270 YCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D270 YCN registered?

D270 YCN is a 1987 Renault 21, first registered on 3 June 1987.

Is D270 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D270 YCN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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