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E892 VBA

1987 Renault R21

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,693 mi
Last recorded46,693 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Renault R2192,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE892 VBA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,693 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,602 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,370 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,444 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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E892 VBA is a 1987 Renault R21 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E892 VBA, 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 E892 VBA registered?

E892 VBA is a 1987 Renault R21, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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