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G362 ALA

1990 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,010 mi
Last recorded75,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 ALA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,767 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,050 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,733 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing low on the outer edge

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing low on the outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,887 miles

Both front floors holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside front tyre down to 3mm of tread and wearing low on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel tank strap rustting

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan rusted through but away from all prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,842 miles

Both front floors holed but not within prescribed areas

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,237 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,157 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,965 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,223 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G362 ALA is a 1990 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G362 ALA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G362 ALA registered?

G362 ALA is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G362 ALA safe to buy?

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