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J638 LLX

1991 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,103 mi
Last recorded100,103 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 LLX
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2007 100,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 93,147 miles

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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J638 LLX is a 1991 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J638 LLX, 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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J638 LLX is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 25 November 1991.

Is J638 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J638 LLX 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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