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K491 MGT

1993 Renault R21

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 MGT
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,513 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 105,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,263 miles

nearside front floor rusted and holed

Fail 16 Jul 2008 104,263 miles

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

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

nearside front floor rusted and holed

Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 100,504 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,710 miles

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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K491 MGT is a 1993 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 K491 MGT, 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 K491 MGT registered?

K491 MGT is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K491 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K491 MGT 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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