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E921 BUR

1988 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,438 mi
Last recorded184,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 BUR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 184,438 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake hose covered preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 184,438 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake hose covered preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 180,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre edges slightly low.

wipers slightly poor conition.brake pedal snti slip poor condition.r/reg plaet poor condition.sills covered.oil leak/

Pass 20 May 2016 17,773 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cover loose

Rear number platte discoloured

brake & clutch pedal rubbers missing

general oil leaks

outer sills covered

underside corroding

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 9 May 2016 177,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front door mirror cover loose

Rear number platte discoloured

brake & clutch pedal rubbers missing

general oil leaks

outer sills covered

underside corroding

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 14 May 2015 170,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fogs not working

offside rear brake flexi hose close to wheel

oil leak

sill covers fitted

spare wheel floor corroded hole

wiper poor condition

Fail 13 May 2015 170,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fogs not working

offside rear brake flexi hose close to wheel

oil leak

sill covers fitted

spare wheel floor corroded hole

wiper poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 164,823 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r/brake slightly binding.sills covered.f/fog light not working .clutch pedal anti slip missing .wipers poor condition .n/s/head light chipped .r/reg plate p[oor condition

Fail 9 May 2014 164,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

f/fog lightls not workink.sills covered.clutch redal anti slip missing.wipers poor condition .n/s/head light chipped

r/reg plate poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 147,934 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery slightly loose.f/fog not working.sills covered.f/discs slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/r/calepair slightly damp

Fail 15 May 2013 147,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery slightly loose.f/fog not working.sills covered.f/discs slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/r/calepair slightly damp

Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 139,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 134,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 125,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 125,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 111,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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E921 BUR is a 1988 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E921 BUR, 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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E921 BUR is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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