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K213 DRM

1992 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK213 DRM
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,934 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

n/s front outer indicator lens missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 83,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

n/s front outer indicator lens missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,557 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on brake discs

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s front outer indicator lens missing

Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on brake discs

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s front outer indicator lens missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,112 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,112 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s outer sill

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,291 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 82,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,340 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,007 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 71,077 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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K213 DRM is a 1992 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K213 DRM, 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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K213 DRM is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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