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J646 GMR

1991 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,701 mi
Last recorded166,701 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ646 GMR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 166,701 miles

engine overheated during test

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor/sill corroded into holes

parking brake 17% only just met pass reading

Fail 23 Aug 2006 166,700 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2005 166,691 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

n/s front sill becoming rusty

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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J646 GMR is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J646 GMR, 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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J646 GMR is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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