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J195 BYA

1991 Renault R21

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2005
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ195 BYA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2005 86,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 86,329 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J195 BYA is a 1991 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,238 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 809 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J195 BYA, 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 35 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J195 BYA registered?

J195 BYA is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J195 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J195 BYA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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