MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear seatbelt prescribed area has filler
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear seatbelt prescribed area has filler
Oil leak ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre split less than 25mm
Nearside Rear seatbelt prescribed area has filler
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear seatbelt prescribed area has filler
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear arches have filler in
o/s/f inner arch corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear arches have filler in
o/s/f inner arch corroded
n/s park brake effort low
o/s/f inner arch corroded
unable to assess repairs to n/s and o/s rear seat belt prescribed areas fully due to filler
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
coolant leak
corrosion to o/s/f inner arch
oil leaks
rear axle bushes perished
both front tyres 2mm
floor pan holed and corroded but not structual
front brake pads look low
o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not structual
play in both front steering rack knucles
rear axle bushes splitting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
both front tyres 2mm
floor pan holed and corroded but not structual
front brake pads look low
o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not structual
play in both front steering rack knucles
rear axle bushes splitting
engine has oil leaks
inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/f chassis leg corroded
play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle
rear axle bushes splitting
slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar link bush
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine has oil leaks
inner wheel arches corroded
o/s/f chassis leg corroded
play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle
rear axle bushes splitting
slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar link bush
2 x exhaust manifold nuts not fitted
excessive engine oil leaks
front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly
fuel cap seal perishing
n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
o/s/f inner wing corroded
slight interferenc through rear light units with indicators operating
wear to o/s/f subframe rear bush
wear to steering rack/arms
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
2 x exhaust manifold nuts not fitted
excessive engine oil leaks
front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly
fuel cap seal perishing
n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
o/s/f inner wing corroded
slight interferenc through rear light units with indicators operating
wear to steering rack/arms
How Reliable is the Renault R21?
Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E85 LDF is a 1988 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 E85 LDF, 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 E85 LDF registered?
E85 LDF is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E85 LDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E85 LDF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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