MOT Status
Mileage
114,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch very stiff in operation
n/s front brake hose coverd by rubber sleave
oil leak
screen wiper parking system faulty
very small split to o/s rear tyre side wall
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch very stiff in operation
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R21?
Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F531 SLY is a 1989 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 F531 SLY, 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 F531 SLY registered?
F531 SLY is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 24 May 1989.
Is F531 SLY safe to buy?
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