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J479 BRR

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 BRR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,073 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

adv clutch pedal rubber

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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J479 BRR is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J479 BRR, 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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What year was J479 BRR registered?

J479 BRR is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J479 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 BRR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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