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G979 GUJ

1989 Renault 21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 GUJ
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,260 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 77,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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G979 GUJ is a 1989 Renault 21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G979 GUJ, 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 G979 GUJ registered?

G979 GUJ is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G979 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G979 GUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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