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F117 PUR

1989 Renault R21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 PUR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s rear suspenion arm mounting starting to corrod

rear shock top mounting starting to corrod

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 1 Aug 2006 90,609 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 27 Jul 2006 90,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake pedal rubber split and worn

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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F117 PUR is a 1989 Renault R21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 108,339 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 F117 PUR, 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 37 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F117 PUR is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 7 July 1989.

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