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J849 JHT

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 149,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 149,373 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 146,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 143,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,323 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 140,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 133,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,808 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 119,655 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 116,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 116,746 miles

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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J849 JHT is a 1992 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 103,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J849 JHT, 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 34 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J849 JHT registered?

J849 JHT is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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