MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside bonnet hinge bolt broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S headlamp glass cracked.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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E459 GCX is a 1987 Renault R21 in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E459 GCX, 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 E459 GCX registered?
E459 GCX is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 28 October 1987.
Is E459 GCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E459 GCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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