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F141 OYN

1988 Renault 21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,706 mi
Last recorded19,706 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 OYN
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 19,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 19,702 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 19,702 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,753 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER WALLS CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NSF INDICATOR LENS MISSING

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

Rear HANDBRAKE JUST PASSING THE TEST WILL REQUIRE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 18,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER WALLS CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NSF INDICATOR LENS MISSING

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear HANDBRAKE JUST PASSING THE TEST WILL REQUIRE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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F141 OYN is a 1988 Renault 21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 105,300 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F141 OYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F141 OYN is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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