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E590 WKF

1988 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

48,233 mi
Last recorded48,233 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE590 WKF
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 48,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 46,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,152 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,489 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 43,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,667 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,095 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,572 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 40,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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E590 WKF is a 1988 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E590 WKF, 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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What year was E590 WKF registered?

E590 WKF is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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