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F818 SLT

1989 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 SLT
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,812 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 111,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 109,057 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 109,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 101,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 101,996 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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F818 SLT is a 1989 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 103,970 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F818 SLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F818 SLT registered?

F818 SLT is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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