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J293 DDM

1991 Renault 21

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,208 mi
Last recorded131,208 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 DDM
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2008 131,208 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover severely perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 130,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 130,885 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight movement in steering rack at offside

Pass 8 Aug 2006 129,950 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension anchorage rear rubber bushes slightly perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers severely corroded

slight oil leak from nearside front steering rack boot

Fail 8 Aug 2006 129,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front suspension anchorage rear rubber bushes slightly perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers severely corroded

slight oil leak from nearside front steering rack boot

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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J293 DDM is a 1991 Renault 21 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 1991 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 112,010 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J293 DDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J293 DDM registered?

J293 DDM is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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