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J789 NDB

1991 Renault R21

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

110,292 mi
Last recorded110,292 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 NDB
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2005 110,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J789 NDB is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J789 NDB, 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 J789 NDB registered?

J789 NDB is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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