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G159 UHY

1989 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 UHY
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2005 117,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads worn.

nearside outer sill coroded and holed not within prescribed area.

nearside rear tyre worn.

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2005 11,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has hole and corrosion in nearside front sill not in prescribed area or within 30cm of any structual point

oil leak

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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G159 UHY is a 1989 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 108,339 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 G159 UHY, 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 37 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G159 UHY registered?

G159 UHY is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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