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F421 RJB

1989 Renault 21

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,657 mi
Last recorded152,657 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 RJB
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 152,657 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 152,653 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s/f jacking points holed/corroded

with reference to failed corroded areas, these are as follows:- o/s & n/s/r outer sills, o/s/r inner arch, n/s/r floor, n/s/r chassis, o/s/f chassis x 2 & o/s & n/s/f chassis underarch

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2005 150,139 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R floor pan

Fuel tank strap broken

N/S/F seatbelt clip cover missing

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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F421 RJB is a 1989 Renault 21 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 103,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F421 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F421 RJB is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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