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H498 KPE

1991 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 KPE
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,386 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,772 miles

under body has surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 61,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shock absorbers upper shrouds corroded.

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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H498 KPE is a 1991 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 112,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H498 KPE, 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 35 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H498 KPE registered?

H498 KPE is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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