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J621 OPJ

1991 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,882 mi
Last recorded136,882 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ621 OPJ
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 136,882 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 135,132 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

various exhaust rubber mounts missing and broken

Fail 22 Mar 2011 135,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

various exhaust rubber mounts missing and broken

Pass 17 Mar 2010 133,140 miles

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

n/s/f outrigger and sill corroded...not prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2010 133,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

n/s/f outrigger and sill corroded...not prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2009 130,681 miles

slight corrosion n/s front jacking point and sill

Pass 7 Mar 2008 126,112 miles

Oil leak

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 7 Mar 2008 126,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 21 Jul 2006 117,370 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front chassis starting to corrode

both sides inner sills starting to corrode

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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J621 OPJ is a 1991 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J621 OPJ, 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 J621 OPJ registered?

J621 OPJ is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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