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H531 BMR

1991 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 BMR
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,772 miles

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking points heavily corroded and weakened not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking points heavily corroded and weakened not within prescribed areas

towbar mounting on offside heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,268 miles

Oil leak

front jacking points corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,883 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 81,883 miles

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

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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H531 BMR is a 1991 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H531 BMR, 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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H531 BMR is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 4 May 1991.

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