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K255 KAH

1993 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 KAH
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs started to wear

Fail 15 Aug 2008 101,147 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs started to wear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 88,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,264 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 82,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005
Fail 15 Aug 2005 76,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn †

slight rusting of nearside front brake pipe

small blow from exhaust front section

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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K255 KAH is a 1993 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K255 KAH, 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 K255 KAH registered?

K255 KAH is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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