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F678 OVW

1989 Renault R21

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 OVW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 130,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,090 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 128,337 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F678 OVW is a 1989 Renault R21 in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F678 OVW, 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 F678 OVW registered?

F678 OVW is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F678 OVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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