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E980 AFJ

1988 Renault R21

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 AFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,720 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills holed, not in prescribed area,s!!

slight corrosion n/s stepsill!!

Pass 14 Oct 2005 96,278 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded,but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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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E980 AFJ is a 1988 Renault R21 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E980 AFJ, 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 E980 AFJ registered?

E980 AFJ is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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