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E664 BCA

1988 Renault R21

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE664 BCA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 127,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate slight damage

nearside door mirror lens damaged

nearside front chassie section heavely corroded

offside front brake binding

Pass 22 May 2013 119,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antislip pad missing of clutch pedel

both front coil springs corroded

both outter sills corroded

both rear brake hose ferrels corroded

exhaust centre mount missing but exhaust secure

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight leak of gases

nearside front mud flap insecure

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Fail 14 May 2013 119,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

antislip pad missing of clutch pedel

both front coil springs corroded

both outter sills corroded

both rear brake hose ferrels corroded

exhaust centre mount missing but exhaust secure

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight leak of gases

nearside front mud flap insecure

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outter sills slight corrosion

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre mount missing but exhaust secure

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2011 110,012 miles

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

front brake discs slight wear

front number plate slight damage

nearside mirror glass slight damage

nearside rear shock absorber top mount slight corrosion

offside and nearside wiper blades slight tear

offside rear outter sill slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,799 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

offside rear tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge cracks in walls and tread and just legel

slight damage to front number plate

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Fail 28 Jun 2010 104,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and just legel

offside rear tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge cracks in walls and tread and just legel

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to front number plate

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,282 miles

front no plate slight damage

front tyres wearing on inner edges front wheels need tracking

nearside door mirror damaged lens

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,242 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate slight damage

front tyres wearing on inner edges front wheels need tracking

nearside door mirror damaged lens

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

osf drive shaft clicking

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,058 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 88,052 miles

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

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

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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E664 BCA is a 1988 Renault R21 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E664 BCA, 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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E664 BCA is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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