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E227 BNO

1987 Renault R21 Savanna

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,609 mi
Last recorded169,609 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault R21 Savanna88,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 BNO
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 169,609 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 169,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 159,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2012 150,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s tail lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 150,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s tail lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 May 2011 140,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 140,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 127,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 112,242 miles

petrol tank strap corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,622 miles

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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E227 BNO is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E227 BNO, 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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E227 BNO is a 1987 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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