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J588 KKP

1991 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,314 mi
Last recorded95,314 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 KKP
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,314 miles

Offside headlamp glass is damaged. Windscreen is damaged centre section of swept area. nearside front tyre close to limit.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp glass is damaged. Windscreen is damaged centre section of swept area. nearside front tyre close to limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

fuel hose under bonnet badly perrished

osf tyre shows signs of being run flat on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

fuel hose under bonnet badly perrished

osf tyre shows signs of being run flat on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 75,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,631 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 56,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J588 KKP is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J588 KKP, 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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J588 KKP is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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