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E515 XGF

1987 Renault R21

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 XGF
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,246 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front windsceen deteriorating discoloured near side outside swept area

rear brakes noisey in operation inspection advised

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,402 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front windsceen deteriorating discoloured near side outside swept area

rear brakes noisey in operation inspection advised

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,543 miles

cut in near side front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

near side door mirror missing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

cut in near side front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

near side door mirror missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,181 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 72,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,315 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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E515 XGF is a 1987 Renault R21 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E515 XGF, 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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E515 XGF is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 12 November 1987.

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