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H959 TYA

1990 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH959 TYA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory mirror glass insecure but unlikley to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is deteriorating

rear suspension height appears low

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,375 miles

Emissions not tested had heater hose burst during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory mirror glass insecure but unlikley to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,925 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 101,011 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Front chassis/floor rusted through

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough sound when rotated.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough sound when rotated.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 99,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 99,235 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 98,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S outer door sill rusted through

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges and walls cracking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 98,504 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S outer door sill rusted through

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges and walls cracking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 97,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 96,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 96,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 95,137 miles

O/S outer door sill rusted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear support strap on petrol tank rusting

Small hole in N/S c.v.gaiter

Pass 19 May 2010 94,153 miles

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

O/S head light glass cracked.

Fail 19 May 2010 94,153 miles

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

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

O/S head light glass cracked.

Pass 29 May 2009 93,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,964 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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H959 TYA is a 1990 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H959 TYA, 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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H959 TYA is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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