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H254 WYJ

1990 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 WYJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,137 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front inner sill corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front inner sill corroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,774 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 67,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 65,712 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CRACKED ON FRONT FACE

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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H254 WYJ is a 1990 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,656 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 H254 WYJ, 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 36 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H254 WYJ registered?

H254 WYJ is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 26 September 1990.

Is H254 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H254 WYJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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