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J157 OTA

1992 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

accident damage n/s door sill

n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,494 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

n/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/f wiper blade split.

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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J157 OTA is a 1992 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J157 OTA, 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 J157 OTA registered?

J157 OTA is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J157 OTA safe to buy?

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