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G940 WOW

1989 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,804 mi
Last recorded61,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 WOW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,804 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Handbrake travel high

High beam switch worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,685 miles

pin hole in rear exhaust box

radiator cooling fan not operating

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,090 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 57,200 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,730 miles

second rear exhaust box corroded

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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G940 WOW is a 1989 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G940 WOW, 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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G940 WOW is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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