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K243 HEX

1992 Renault R21

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,480 mi
Last recorded175,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 HEX
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 175,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 175,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 168,972 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 168,936 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 162,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 162,118 miles

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

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

both rear wheel archs corrison starting

corrison stared on o/s/f chassie rail and jacking point

front brake discs lipped

front windscreen o/s corner bottom starting to go white

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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K243 HEX is a 1992 Renault R21 in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K243 HEX, 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 K243 HEX registered?

K243 HEX is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is K243 HEX safe to buy?

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