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G179 YOW

1990 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2005
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2005 128,874 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G179 YOW is a 1990 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G179 YOW, 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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What year was G179 YOW registered?

G179 YOW is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G179 YOW safe to buy?

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