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F551 NVS

1989 Renault R21 Savanna

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,673 mi
Last recorded167,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R21 Savanna119,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 NVS
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 167,673 miles

all patch reapairs/welded areas cpvered with paint/under seal

Fail 7 Apr 2011 167,665 miles

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

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)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 167,487 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 167,477 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 164,717 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear fuel tank support straps corroded.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Fail 21 Feb 2009 164,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear fuel tank support straps corroded.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 160,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 155,002 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 155,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 149,654 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R21 Savanna?

Based on 14,655 MOT tests across 4,136 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
4,585
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,606
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,312
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 678
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 670
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F551 NVS is a 1989 Renault R21 Savanna in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 Savanna models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.8% with a typical mileage of 119,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R21 Savanna fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F551 NVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 Savanna typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Renault R21 Savanna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F551 NVS is a 1989 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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