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J173 NBJ

1992 Renault R21 Savanna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

230,475 mi
Last recorded230,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault R21 Savanna120,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 NBJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21 Savanna
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2007 230,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 218,691 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 218,691 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 208,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 208,500 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

How Reliable is the Renault R21 Savanna?

Based on 14,655 MOT tests across 4,136 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
4,585
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,606
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,312
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 678
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 670
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J173 NBJ is a 1992 Renault R21 Savanna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Renault R21 Savanna models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 120,510 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 R21 Savanna fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J173 NBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 Savanna typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Renault R21 Savanna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J173 NBJ is a 1992 Renault R21 Savanna, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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