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H699 BYJ

1991 Renault 21

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,363 mi
Last recorded167,363 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 BYJ
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2007 167,363 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 146,290 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 146,097 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side track rod worn slightly

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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H699 BYJ is a 1991 Renault 21 in Beige 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 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 H699 BYJ, 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 H699 BYJ registered?

H699 BYJ is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H699 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H699 BYJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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