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F512 KAR

1988 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,792 mi
Last recorded177,792 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 KAR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 177,792 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 177,757 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 177,715 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 177,148 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 177,148 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 172,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 171,990 miles

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 171,470 miles

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

Service brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 16 Aug 2017

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2016 170,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 170,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 166,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 164,963 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 164,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 158,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 154,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 154,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F512 KAR is a 1988 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F512 KAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F512 KAR registered?

F512 KAR is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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