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J148 KCR

1992 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,253 mi
Last recorded64,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 KCR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,592 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,592 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,929 miles

fuel pipe on filter split but not leaking

offside rear shockabsorber top cover corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2005 62,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J148 KCR is a 1992 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 103,552 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 J148 KCR, 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 34 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J148 KCR registered?

J148 KCR is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J148 KCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 KCR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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