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F279 ORT

1988 Renault R21

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 ORT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2009 149,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 142,436 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 136,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 129,453 miles

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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F279 ORT is a 1988 Renault R21 in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F279 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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What year was F279 ORT registered?

F279 ORT is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F279 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F279 ORT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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