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F375 YWX

1988 Renault R21

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 YWX
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 131,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 131,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

side skirts fitted unable to test outer sills

Pass 5 Jan 2009 129,110 miles

floor along both sides corroded/both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 96,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 96,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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F375 YWX is a 1988 Renault R21 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F375 YWX, 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 F375 YWX registered?

F375 YWX is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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