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G374 RFJ

1989 Renault R21

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 95,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

engine water leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 93,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 93,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 134,168 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

oil leak

strong smell of fuel under bonnet area

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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G374 RFJ is a 1989 Renault R21 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G374 RFJ, 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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What year was G374 RFJ registered?

G374 RFJ is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G374 RFJ safe to buy?

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