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H278 LRX

1991 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,297 miles

N/S/R Binding slightly

N/S/f Outrigger corroded and holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/f Outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 29 Jul 2010 98,297 miles

N/S/R Binding slightly

N/S/f Outrigger corroded and holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/f Outrigger corroded and holed

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 98,155 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion around rear inner sills,o/s/f floor/sill....oil leaks....spiders dwelling in each wheel arch,making vehical/s prone to failure....

Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,952 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 97,688 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks....corrosion around o/s/r outter sill....

Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,298 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 96,897 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 96,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion by offside rear shock top mount

corrosion offside front floor

cover fitted underside rear unable to see rear flexi brake hoses

oil leak

wheel trims and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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H278 LRX is a 1991 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H278 LRX, 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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H278 LRX is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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