MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear axle bushs split
n/s/f chassis corroded
water in o/s head light
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
off side and near side rear bushes starting to perish
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault R21?
Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E888 HPU is a 1988 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E888 HPU, 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 E888 HPU registered?
E888 HPU is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 14 June 1988.
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