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J882 XPU

1991 Renault R21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,485 mi
Last recorded42,485 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 XPU
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 40,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front small cut in steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracking in treads and on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 40,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front small cut in steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 32,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,987 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 26,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,705 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

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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J882 XPU is a 1991 Renault R21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J882 XPU, 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 J882 XPU registered?

J882 XPU is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 5 December 1991.

Is J882 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J882 XPU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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