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J978 HMC

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 HMC
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2007 96,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust box hanger perished

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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J978 HMC is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J978 HMC, 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 J978 HMC registered?

J978 HMC is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 25 November 1991.

Is J978 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J978 HMC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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