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G866 RAU

1990 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 150,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 146,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corosion throughout underbody

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to front tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2009 142,531 miles

deep cut nearside front tyre borderline

front number plate poor

Fail 21 Apr 2009 142,514 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

deep cut to near side front tyre (border line)

front number plate poor

wipers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2006 140,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 140,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate slight damage

nearside front tyre slight sidewall deterioration misshaped

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall deterioration

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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G866 RAU is a 1990 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G866 RAU, 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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What year was G866 RAU registered?

G866 RAU is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G866 RAU safe to buy?

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