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J738 SOL

1991 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,842 mi
Last recorded46,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 SOL
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,467 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower suspension arms very corroded

brake pedal rubber condition poor

rear fuel tank strap very corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,637 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,609 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,014 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J738 SOL is a 1991 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J738 SOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J738 SOL registered?

J738 SOL is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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