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F487 CEW

1989 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,031 mi
Last recorded138,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 CEW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 138,031 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 137,201 miles

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

sills slightly holed

tank strap rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2009 136,000 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 135,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 133,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 133,389 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 132,184 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 132,175 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 130,671 miles

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

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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F487 CEW is a 1989 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 108,339 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 F487 CEW, 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 37 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F487 CEW registered?

F487 CEW is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F487 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F487 CEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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