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F846 TGL

1988 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,172 mi
Last recorded67,172 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 21105,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 TGL
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,172 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine over heating

n/s/f door window does not open

n/s/f outer sill corroded & holed

o/s/f door window does not open

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine over heating

n/s/f door window does not open

n/s/f outer sill corroded & holed

o/s/f door window does not open

Fail 1 May 2008 67,153 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,639 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriating

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2006 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/f brake hose deteriating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,782 miles

As previous test!

Fail 25 Nov 2005 54,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F846 TGL is a 1988 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1988 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 105,300 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 F846 TGL, 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 38 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F846 TGL registered?

F846 TGL is a 1988 Renault 21, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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