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G174 EBF

1990 Renault R21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 EBF
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,245 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 84,621 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,750 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,014 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,723 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,704 miles

handbrake adjustment slightly high

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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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G174 EBF is a 1990 Renault R21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,656 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 G174 EBF, 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 36 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G174 EBF is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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