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F921 ECL

1989 Renault 21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

147,838 mi
Last recorded147,838 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 ECL
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2006 147,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 147,796 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

No rear veiw mirror

OSF brakepipe that goes into flexyhose starting to corrode

OSR brake disc corroding

OSR brake slightly seized

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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F921 ECL is a 1989 Renault 21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F921 ECL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F921 ECL registered?

F921 ECL is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is F921 ECL safe to buy?

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