MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R21?
Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F281 FGN is a 1988 Renault R21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F281 FGN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F281 FGN?
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What year was F281 FGN registered?
F281 FGN is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 16 November 1988.
Is F281 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for F281 FGN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F281 FGN have outstanding finance?
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