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H372 XRS

1991 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,535 mi
Last recorded141,535 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH372 XRS
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 141,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 141,531 miles

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 108,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,262 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 99,262 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,984 miles

Advise tracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 4 Jul 2014 63,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise tracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,796 miles

oil leak - gearbox area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear back plates damp, may have a fluid leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak - gearbox area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,399 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,538 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H372 XRS is a 1991 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 H372 XRS, 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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What year was H372 XRS registered?

H372 XRS is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H372 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H372 XRS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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