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H42 HHC

1991 Renault R21

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,499 mi
Last recorded170,499 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 HHC
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2006 170,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroding

both front jacking points corroding

rear seats folded down

Pass 8 Sep 2005 164,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 164,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H42 HHC is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H42 HHC, 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 H42 HHC registered?

H42 HHC is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H42 HHC safe to buy?

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