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J278 KEC

1991 Renault R21

Red Lpg 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 KEC
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Chassis leg area showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Chassis leg area showing corrosion

Offside Front inner wing -inside strut area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY close to legal min -renew soon (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle air box lid insecure

o/S/F tyre perishing on wall -age related

under trays/covers obscuring visual access

vehicle emissions HC high on idle -reduces within spec at 2500rpm as test proceedure allows

Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Chassis leg area showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Chassis leg area showing corrosion

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat bolts loose -now secured (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front inner wing -inside strut area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY close to legal min -renew soon (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle air box lid insecure

o/S/F tyre perishing on wall -age related

under trays/covers obscuring visual access

vehicle emissions HC high on idle -reduces within spec at 2500rpm as test proceedure allows

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres showing age related cracking

vehicle clearly been stood for extended period prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/S/F chassis leg showing corrosion

o/S/F inner wing showing corrosion

slight structural twist in n/s/r tyre

tyre size 195/65 x 14 H

Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

appears to have coolant leaks

brake discs pitted/corroded -vehicle has been stood

engine oil leaks

o/S/F driveshaft CV boot inner clip slightly impact damage

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg -multi skinned panel

some corrosion to o/s/f suspension top plate/inner wing area

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,858 miles

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

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

front cross member(below radiator) corroded and holed

has some brake pipe mounting clips missing/broken

some corrosion of o/s/f chassis leg/inner wing areas

un-able to open o/s/r door

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks present

rear suspension axle bearing/bushes cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks present

rear suspension axle bearing/bushes cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

some corrosion around o/s/f jacking point (under vehicle)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg/vehicle floor section (multi skinned panel joints)

some movement on o/s headlamp

wear evident in front wiper blades

Pass 10 Nov 2007 79,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

some corrosion on n/s sill

some corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 18 Nov 2006 78,776 miles

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

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

crack in o/s/ wing indicator lens

Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 74,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J278 KEC is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J278 KEC, 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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J278 KEC is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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