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E888 HPU

1988 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,324 mi
Last recorded168,324 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 HPU
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 168,324 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 161,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 154,864 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 154,837 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 154,707 miles

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.

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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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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E888 HPU is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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