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H283 FDV

1990 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 21112,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 FDV
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 151,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 137,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 130,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 130,005 miles

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

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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H283 FDV is a 1990 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 H283 FDV, 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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What year was H283 FDV registered?

H283 FDV is a 1990 Renault 21, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H283 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H283 FDV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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