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E214 HCJ

1988 Renault R21

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,199 mi
Last recorded2,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 HCJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,199 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 2,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

w/blades some wear

Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear torsion bar removed(coilover conversion)

steering rack bush fitted into nsf inner wing slight play

Pass 3 May 2007 2,197 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 2,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 2,197 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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E214 HCJ is a 1988 Renault R21 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 118,436 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 E214 HCJ, 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 38 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E214 HCJ registered?

E214 HCJ is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 5 July 1988.

Is E214 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 HCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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