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F962 OLC

1988 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,838 mi
Last recorded97,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault R21118,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,397 miles

corrosion around jacking points

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,940 miles

corrosion around n/s/f jacking point

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion to osf chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion to osf chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,920 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,342 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 93,329 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside head light lense chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,328 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

suspect sills corroded under body kit

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 86,156 miles

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

o/s rear wheel tight to turn with wheel in jacked up potion no bind on roller brake test

Fail 7 Jul 2005 86,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear wheel tight to turn with wheel in jacked up potion no bind on roller brake test

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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F962 OLC is a 1988 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F962 OLC, 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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F962 OLC is a 1988 Renault R21, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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