MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion
engine/gearbox oil leaks
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front inner wing/suspension mount has surface corrosion
both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
offside front inner wing has surface corrosion
offside rear tyre has 2mm tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
offside front inner wing has surface corrosion
offside rear tyre has 2mm tread
front number plate is cracked
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
front number plate is cracked
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R21?
Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E231 HLN is a 1988 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 E231 HLN, 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 E231 HLN registered?
E231 HLN is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 12 February 1988.
Is E231 HLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for E231 HLN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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