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E190 BDB

1989 Renault R21

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 BDB
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 136,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 124,122 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,118 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 105,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,109 miles

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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E190 BDB is a 1989 Renault R21 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 108,339 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 E190 BDB, 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 37 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E190 BDB registered?

E190 BDB is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is E190 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E190 BDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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