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E79 LYO

1988 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,295 mi
Last recorded62,295 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 LYO
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,550 miles

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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E79 LYO is a 1988 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E79 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E79 LYO registered?

E79 LYO is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E79 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E79 LYO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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