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J255 EAP

1991 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,408 mi
Last recorded65,408 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 EAP
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release handle broken

front of nearside outer sill damaged

front of offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,378 miles

clear lens missing from nearside front indicator

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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J255 EAP is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol 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 J255 EAP, 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 J255 EAP registered?

J255 EAP is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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