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F248 UNH

1988 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,496 mi
Last recorded180,496 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 UNH
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 180,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 178,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 167,462 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 167,462 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 159,535 miles

corrosion to near side sill and to off side rear wheel arch

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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F248 UNH is a 1988 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F248 UNH, 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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F248 UNH is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 20 September 1988.

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