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E741 CGU

1987 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,448 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion in both sills

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

offside tyre close to limit of wear

radiator leaking

rear brakes weak

slight corrosion in front brake pipes

suspect petrol leak fuel pump/ pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,225 miles

corrosion in both sills

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

offside tyre close to limit of wear

radiator leaking

rear brakes weak

slight corrosion in front brake pipes

suspect petrol leak fuel pump/ pipe

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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E741 CGU is a 1987 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E741 CGU, 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 E741 CGU registered?

E741 CGU is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E741 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E741 CGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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