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G987 XAY

1989 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R21108,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 XAY
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 23 May 2024 102,769 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear axle mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All 4 jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 98,480 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,337 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 91,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 91,153 miles

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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G987 XAY is a 1989 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G987 XAY, 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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What year was G987 XAY registered?

G987 XAY is a 1989 Renault R21, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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