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J589 GRV

1991 Renault 21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,564 mi
Last recorded110,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 GRV
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 110,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 110,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,163 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to both rear sills

Nearside front tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 109,380 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 109,380 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

localised corrosion around nearside front chassis / jacking point

oil leak

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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J589 GRV is a 1991 Renault 21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J589 GRV, 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 J589 GRV registered?

J589 GRV is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J589 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J589 GRV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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