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H255 TGK

1990 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,699 mi
Last recorded172,699 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 TGK
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 172,699 miles

all rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front floors unable to check welding due to heavily covered in underseal and seamseal

offside and nearside rear brake flexi ferrulls very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully check rear outer sill due to covered in underseal and seamsal

Pass 25 Oct 2007 164,208 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner sills holed and corroded outside prescribed area

both rear brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

brakes tested with tapley meter due to 4wd

front brake discs getting thin

handbrake travel near excess

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2006 157,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all brake flexy ferruls very heavily corroded

both front subframe bushes cracking and starting to unbond

both rear tyres on legal limit on inner and outer edges

handbrake travel near excessive

n/s front outrigger holed and corroded outside prescribed area

slight bindin on o/s rear wheel

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

undrebody heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2006 157,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all brake flexy ferruls very heavily corroded

both front subframe bushes cracking and starting to unbond

both rear tyres on legal limit on inner and outer edges

n/s front outrigger holed and corroded outside prescribed area

slight binding on o/s rear wheel

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight fraying on drivers seatbelt

underbody heavily corroded

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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H255 TGK is a 1990 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H255 TGK, 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 H255 TGK registered?

H255 TGK is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H255 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 TGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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