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H173 VHG

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 VHG
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering rack boot twisted (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 45,472 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,815 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,102 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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H173 VHG is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,238 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 H173 VHG, 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 35 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H173 VHG registered?

H173 VHG is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H173 VHG safe to buy?

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