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G605 MCL

1990 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 MCL
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2012 125,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil springs heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front suspension bushes cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

rear suspension bushes cracked and perished

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2011 124,683 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nsr Tyre Perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 124,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nsr Tyre Perished and cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 124,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 122,313 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 122,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 121,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 120,241 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 120,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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G605 MCL is a 1990 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G605 MCL, 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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G605 MCL is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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