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G164 VWL

1990 Renault 21

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,265 mi
Last recorded110,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Renault 21112,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 VWL
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 110,265 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 110,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rack boots deterioating

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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G164 VWL is a 1990 Renault 21 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 112,785 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 G164 VWL, 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 36 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G164 VWL registered?

G164 VWL is a 1990 Renault 21, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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