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E391 DGU

1987 Renault 21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 21116,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 DGU
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 117,677 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 117,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrossion to both front lower wing to sill...

Pass 21 Sep 2006 102,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 82,425 miles

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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E391 DGU is a 1987 Renault 21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 116,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E391 DGU, 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 39 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E391 DGU is a 1987 Renault 21, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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