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J401 MLO

1992 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 MLO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,109 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 135,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 129,209 miles

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

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

engine missfire

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2007 129,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine misfire

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

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

o/s/f indicator damage to outer lens

Pass 13 Jul 2006 122,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 122,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

oil leak

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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J401 MLO is a 1992 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J401 MLO, 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 J401 MLO registered?

J401 MLO is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J401 MLO safe to buy?

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