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E188 LBX

1987 Renault R21

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 LBX
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,767 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside rear brake backplate surface corrision

Fail 10 Nov 2006 86,765 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear brake back surface corrision

Pass 11 Nov 2005 81,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 81,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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E188 LBX is a 1987 Renault R21 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol 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 E188 LBX, 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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E188 LBX is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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