MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
front number plate cracked
offside front drivers seat belt in poor condition
offside front outersil holedby corrosion outwith prescribed area
offside front track rod end has slight play
slight play in both bottom ball joints
steering control becoming tight
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery insecure
front number plate cracked
noise from front suspension when checking front brakes on brake tester.noexcessive play found possible brake caliper slides
offside front outersil holed by corrosion out with prescribed area
slight play in both bottom ball joints
steering control becoming tight
How Reliable is the Renault 21?
Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J471 DUC is a 1992 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 118,693 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 J471 DUC, 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 34 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J471 DUC registered?
J471 DUC is a 1992 Renault 21, first registered on 20 March 1992.
Is J471 DUC safe to buy?
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