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K270 KGT

1992 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,957 mi
Last recorded127,957 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 KGT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,957 miles

Both sills previously repaired and undersealed preventing full inspection

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and both rear tyres cracking

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,321 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 127,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 125,685 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside door mirror - slightly insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 119,235 miles

offside front floor to sill/sills covered/windscreen scratched/screw in offside rear tyre side wall and below on edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front floor to sill/sills covered/windscreen scratched/screw in offside rear tyre side wall and below on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,891 miles

offside front sill to floor corroded and seperating/offside rear pads low/sills not checked side skirts fitted/headlights dim

Fail 3 Aug 2009 102,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 101,594 miles

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

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

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

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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K270 KGT is a 1992 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K270 KGT, 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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K270 KGT is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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