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F651 OVL

1989 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF651 OVL
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 121,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 121,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 118,922 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 118,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 115,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 115,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F651 OVL is a 1989 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F651 OVL, 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 F651 OVL registered?

F651 OVL is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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