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D783 AEW

1987 Renault R21 Savanna

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault R21 Savanna88,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD783 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 89,947 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 89,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,618 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,394 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 87,402 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 87,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 86,951 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 86,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 86,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 86,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 86,010 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 85,164 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 85,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 75,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 75,352 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 72,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 73,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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D783 AEW is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D783 AEW, 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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D783 AEW is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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