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K160 POW

1993 Renault 21

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 POW
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 109,173 miles

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

damage to o/s/f indicator lens

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

damage to o/s/f indicator lens

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,295 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 104,999 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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K160 POW is a 1993 Renault 21 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 113,216 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K160 POW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K160 POW registered?

K160 POW is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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