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J551 JFB

1992 Renault 21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault 21118,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 JFB
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 125,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel getting long

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2007 125,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel getting long

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2005 116,928 miles

POWER STEERING BELT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS ENGINE OIL LEAKS CHILD SEATS FITTED AT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY)

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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J551 JFB is a 1992 Renault 21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J551 JFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J551 JFB registered?

J551 JFB is a 1992 Renault 21, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J551 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J551 JFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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