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J979 MKA

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,307 mi
Last recorded127,307 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 MKA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 127,307 miles

surface rust evident underbody, brake, steering, suspenstion parts

Pass 10 Oct 2009 121,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust evident on underbody, brake, steering & suspension parts.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 117,316 miles

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

corrosion noted on outer sills & wheel arch areas

front number plate cracked

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 1 Sep 2007 112,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 103,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 103,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J979 MKA is a 1992 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J979 MKA, 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 J979 MKA registered?

J979 MKA is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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