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J787 FAP

1991 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 FAP
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,054 miles

same advisorys apply as per test no. 163115606357

Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

n/s and o/s front door sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,551 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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J787 FAP is a 1991 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J787 FAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J787 FAP registered?

J787 FAP is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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