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H476 RPW

1990 Renault R21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 RPW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,889 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,655 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside mirror glass slightly loose

some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

some deterioration to nearside wiper blade

Fail 29 May 2008 74,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside mirror glass slightly loose

some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

some deterioration to nearside wiper blade

Fail 28 May 2008 74,633 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,877 miles

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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H476 RPW is a 1990 Renault R21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,656 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 H476 RPW, 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 36 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H476 RPW registered?

H476 RPW is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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