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E254 XTT

1987 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 XTT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2009 142,989 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no brake fluid in master cylinder

Pass 9 Jul 2008 138,161 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 138,161 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 133,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 133,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 133,351 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

rear brake pipes corroding.

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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E254 XTT is a 1987 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E254 XTT, 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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What year was E254 XTT registered?

E254 XTT is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E254 XTT safe to buy?

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