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J981 AYD

1991 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R2196,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 AYD
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 147,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 147,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 142,562 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 142,560 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J981 AYD is a 1991 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J981 AYD, 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 J981 AYD registered?

J981 AYD is a 1991 Renault R21, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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