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J475 YWB

1991 Renault 21

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,380 mi
Last recorded153,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 YWB
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 153,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 153,160 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 144,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 144,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,673 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 13,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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J475 YWB is a 1991 Renault 21 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 112,010 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 J475 YWB, 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 35 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J475 YWB registered?

J475 YWB is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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