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E699 HLX

1988 Renault 21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,552 mi
Last recorded14,552 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 HLX
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,552 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,932 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and rear brake pads

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Park needs slight adjustment to travel

Strong smell of fuel during test but no leak found, Recommend full system check

Washers need slight adjustment to aim

Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,678 miles

slight blue smoke from exhast.

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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E699 HLX is a 1988 Renault 21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 105,300 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 E699 HLX, 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 38 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E699 HLX registered?

E699 HLX is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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