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F272 ORT

1988 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,359 mi
Last recorded202,359 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 ORT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 202,359 miles

n/s/f floor corroded but not holed, fuel pump insecure on its mountings, o/s headlamp lens has a small hole,

Fail 26 Aug 2008 202,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f floor corroded but not holed, fuel pump insecure on its mountings, o/s headlamp lens has a small hole,

Pass 29 Aug 2007 186,069 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 186,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 168,589 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 168,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 150,717 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front chassis corroded not within prescribed area

offside headlight lense holed

oil leak

radiator corroded

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (23%)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 150,716 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

imbalance recorded from front brakes (23%)

nearside front chassis corroded not within prescribed area

nearside front mud guard insecure

offside headlight lense holed

oil leak

radiator corroded

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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F272 ORT is a 1988 Renault R21 in Green 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 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 F272 ORT, 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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F272 ORT is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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