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J2 MHR

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,474 mi
Last recorded150,474 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MHR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 150,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2013 148,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door corroded areas

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 144,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 140,246 miles

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

1) n/s rear wheel arch corroded 2) tyres 205 40 17 3) steering feels heavy - non standard size wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 136,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

outer sill covers cottossion in inner and outer sills front and rear floors o/s/n/s chassis corrodded

Fail 10 Mar 2010

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 136,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out

park brake has a lot of travel

sill covers fitted bot allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Dec 2009 136,760 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out

park brake has a lot of travel

sill covers fitted bot allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Dec 2008 134,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 134,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 131,413 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 131,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FLOORS AND CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 14 Sep 2006 126,495 miles

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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J2 MHR is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J2 MHR, 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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J2 MHR is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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