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G378 WJV

1990 Renault R21

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,437 mi
Last recorded139,437 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 WJV
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 139,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 139,437 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil level very low

offside & nearside front floors corroded

offside & nearside front inner panels corroded

oil leaking from rocker cover

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 138,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 138,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 137,907 miles

corrosion on front floors

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Fail 9 May 2006 137,907 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front floors

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Pass 23 Jun 2005 137,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 137,460 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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G378 WJV is a 1990 Renault R21 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G378 WJV, 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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G378 WJV is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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