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H285 VAA

1991 Renault R21 Savanna

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,501 mi
Last recorded166,501 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault R21 Savanna124,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 VAA
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 166,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front outer sill corroded but not affectingpresc areas

Fail 21 Aug 2009 166,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front outer sill corroded but not affectingpresc areas

Pass 12 Aug 2008 157,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,526 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 150,526 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER DOOR HINGE EXC. WORN

Pass 12 Jul 2006 146,421 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 146,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault R21 Savanna?

Based on 14,655 MOT tests across 4,136 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
4,585
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,606
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,312
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 678
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 670
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H285 VAA is a 1991 Renault R21 Savanna in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Renault R21 Savanna models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 124,099 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 Savanna fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H285 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 Savanna typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Renault R21 Savanna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H285 VAA is a 1991 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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