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F298 YWD

1988 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,188 mi
Last recorded171,188 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 YWD
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 171,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 169,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 165,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 165,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 159,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 157,531 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 157,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 157,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to offside rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,134 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 157,101 miles

Drivers front door hinges have slight lift. both top and bottom.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

General underbody vehicle corrosion.

O.S.R door skin corroded.

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 157,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both O.S.F door hinges have slight play.

Both rear tyres worn on edges,

General under body vehicle corrosion.

O.S.R door outer skin corroded.

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Secured radiator to front panel, loose and knocking.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 155,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 155,751 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 154,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 152,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 152,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 150,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 148,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 146,293 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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F298 YWD is a 1988 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F298 YWD, 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 F298 YWD registered?

F298 YWD is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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