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H169 GVT

1990 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 21112,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 GVT
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,287 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2008 120,287 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 23 Jul 2008 120,279 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 117,635 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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H169 GVT is a 1990 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 112,785 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 H169 GVT, 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 36 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H169 GVT is a 1990 Renault 21, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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