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F656 LVJ

1989 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,138 mi
Last recorded142,138 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 LVJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 142,138 miles

Front interior door handle damaged.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens broken.

Offside rear brake sticking.

Some damage to front number plate.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 142,103 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front interior door handle damaged.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake sticking.

Some damage to front number plate.

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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F656 LVJ is a 1989 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F656 LVJ, 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 F656 LVJ registered?

F656 LVJ is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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