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F584 BDH

1988 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

54,352 mi
Last recorded54,352 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF584 BDH
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,329 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,357 miles

Slight Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 47,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary Cap Fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn Excessive Play (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Cracking In Tread.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread ON Legal Limit.

Offside Front Tyre Aged / Cracking.

Fail 11 Aug 2018 42,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank insecure Both Fuel Tank Straps Broken / Fuel Tank Insecure. Dangerous. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70 R13. Teared Around Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake Pipe Fouling Broken Fuel Tank Strap. Dangerous. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread ON Legal Limit.

Offside Front Tyre Aged / Cracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,449 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 39,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake hoses poor

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,629 miles

offside front & both rear brake hoses poor

Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside front & both rear brake hoses poor

water leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,845 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,052 miles

offside cv gater poor

Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,059 miles

offside cv gater poor and leaking oil

Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside cv gater poor and leaking oil

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre poor con & worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 25,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre poor con & worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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F584 BDH is a 1988 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F584 BDH, 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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F584 BDH is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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