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E303 BBW

1988 Renault R21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,756 mi
Last recorded166,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 BBW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 166,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 166,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 166,732 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

slight blow from centre exhaust at front

Pass 26 Jun 2009 162,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 162,557 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 161,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 155,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,054 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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E303 BBW is a 1988 Renault R21 in Silver 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 E303 BBW, 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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E303 BBW is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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