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D733 BFO

1987 Renault R21

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 135,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 135,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 125,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 125,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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D733 BFO is a 1987 Renault R21 in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,318 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 809 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D733 BFO, 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 39 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D733 BFO registered?

D733 BFO is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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