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F88 MJN

1988 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 MJN
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 128,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travell close to limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate advise change soon

Pass 24 Mar 2009 128,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travell close to limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate advise change soon

Pass 25 Mar 2008 123,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 123,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear wheel arch taped up at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2007 118,305 miles

0ff side rear wheel arch taped up at time of test

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,282 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner drivshaft gaiter split

Fail 21 Mar 2006 113,282 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner drivshaft gaiter split

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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F88 MJN is a 1988 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F88 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F88 MJN registered?

F88 MJN is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F88 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F88 MJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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