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F812 KJN

1988 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,985 mi
Last recorded120,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF812 KJN
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 120,985 miles

windscreen has small damage to n/s outside swept area

Fail 14 Jul 2009 120,985 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has small damage to n/s outside swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 118,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 116,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 116,014 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 111,504 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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F812 KJN is a 1988 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F812 KJN, 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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What year was F812 KJN registered?

F812 KJN is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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