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H196 VGH

1990 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 21112,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 VGH
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 105,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 92,951 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 92,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2005 92,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH-EFFORT LOW.NEARSIDE REAR DISK INNER FACE SURFACE CORROSION.

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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H196 VGH is a 1990 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H196 VGH, 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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H196 VGH is a 1990 Renault 21, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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