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J363 HTR

1991 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 HTR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 107,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 107,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated

General under body corrosion to floor/inner sills and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft centre bearing worn/deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam headlamps are dim and have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one bolt missing each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint to bottom arm fixings worn and loose, major movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up rear propshaft centre bearing rubber completely disintegrated (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

radiator insecure, major leak from where water pump bolts have eaten it

rear differential oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,589 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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J363 HTR is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J363 HTR, 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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J363 HTR is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 9 December 1991.

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