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F507 PLM

1988 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,128 mi
Last recorded168,128 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 PLM
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 168,128 miles

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

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

offside front sill slightly corroded

offside raer tyre slightly split on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2009 168,109 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside front sill slightly corroded

offside raer tyre slightly split on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 166,343 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 165,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 165,983 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F507 PLM is a 1988 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F507 PLM, 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 F507 PLM registered?

F507 PLM is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F507 PLM safe to buy?

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