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J5 SCG

1995 Renault 21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Renault 21124,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SCG
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2006 123,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 123,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise radiator leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2005 122,139 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 122,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J5 SCG is a 1995 Renault 21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 124,725 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 J5 SCG, 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 31 years old, this Renault 21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 SCG registered?

J5 SCG is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is J5 SCG safe to buy?

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