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G373 DOV

1989 Renault R21

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 DOV
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,888 miles

N/S/F indicator lense missing

O/S/F indicator lense missing

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F indicator lense missing

O/S/F indicator lense missing

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,147 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front outer cv gaiter has pin hole

Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front outer cv gaiter has pin hole

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,227 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,813 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,417 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,144 miles

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

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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G373 DOV is a 1989 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 108,339 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 G373 DOV, 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 37 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G373 DOV is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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