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G295 SVJ

1990 Renault R21

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,689 mi
Last recorded46,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 SVJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,309 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 46,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 45,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 44,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

co high

oil leak

tape on o/s and n/s door mirrors

Fail 23 May 2016 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

co high

oil leak

tape on o/s and n/s door mirrors

Pass 18 May 2015 43,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 42,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 42,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres wearing thin

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox inner boot

Pass 28 May 2012 41,320 miles

both fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 40,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2010 38,868 miles

coolant leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2009 37,507 miles

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 36,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 33,361 miles

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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G295 SVJ is a 1990 Renault R21 in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G295 SVJ, 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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G295 SVJ is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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