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E32 WYG

1988 Renault 21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 WYG
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,219 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges - on wear limit -- o/s front strut top area beginning to corrode -- n/s rear arch corroded - not too jagged -- park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,224 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 93,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,217 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice both outer sills suspect for corrosion

advice not a full check on off side rear wheel bearing as brake binding and wheel wont spin

Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,216 miles

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)

advice test aborted. not a full test as for brake problem and fluid leak.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,587 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,587 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,568 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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E32 WYG is a 1988 Renault 21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1988 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 105,300 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E32 WYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E32 WYG is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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