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K218 VAD

1993 Renault R21

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 VAD
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,915 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to offside front sill section

off sid erear indicator lens cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2009 119,154 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to offside front sill section

off sid erear indicator lens cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 113,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 108,737 miles

fuel tank strap corroded through

Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,567 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 103,567 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS STARTING TO CORRODE

METAL OBJECT IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

METAL OBJECT IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

OFF SIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY DOWN ON PERFORMANCE

Pass 14 Jul 2005 98,769 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 98,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyre size 175/70x14; rear &spare tyre size 175/65x14

numerous oil leaks

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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K218 VAD is a 1993 Renault R21 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 97,110 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 K218 VAD, 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 33 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K218 VAD registered?

K218 VAD is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K218 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K218 VAD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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