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F72 XCW

1989 Renault R21

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF72 XCW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2005 160,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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F72 XCW is a 1989 Renault R21 in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F72 XCW, 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 F72 XCW registered?

F72 XCW is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F72 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F72 XCW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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