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G648 OBU

1989 Renault 21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,820 mi
Last recorded124,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG648 OBU
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 124,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 124,748 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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G648 OBU is a 1989 Renault 21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 103,970 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G648 OBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G648 OBU registered?

G648 OBU is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G648 OBU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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