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F260 VNH

1988 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,067 mi
Last recorded98,067 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 VNH
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,067 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 98,065 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,378 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 96,371 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 94,705 miles

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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F260 VNH is a 1988 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F260 VNH, 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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What year was F260 VNH registered?

F260 VNH is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F260 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 VNH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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