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J359 GSR

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,071 mi
Last recorded51,071 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 GSR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,071 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,001 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

small crack on osr lamp lense

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,999 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J359 GSR is a 1992 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 103,552 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 J359 GSR, 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 34 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J359 GSR registered?

J359 GSR is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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