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H742 EOY

1990 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,824 mi
Last recorded171,824 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 EOY
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 171,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 171,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 170,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 168,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 163,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 154,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front jacking points

old repairs to near side and off side front jacking points

slight underbody corrosion appering to inner sills.

washer pipes taped to bonnet

washer switch intermittant, worked 2 times out of 3

Fail 10 Jun 2008 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 151,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 150,760 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 150,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear brake actuator corroded

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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H742 EOY is a 1990 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H742 EOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H742 EOY registered?

H742 EOY is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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