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J797 MVL

1992 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault 21118,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 MVL
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 83,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,848 miles

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

o/s/f chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,302 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brakes

wipers

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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J797 MVL is a 1992 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 118,693 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 J797 MVL, 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 34 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J797 MVL registered?

J797 MVL is a 1992 Renault 21, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J797 MVL safe to buy?

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