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K497 BUX

1993 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 BUX
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 123,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 121,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 121,415 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K497 BUX is a 1993 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K497 BUX, 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 K497 BUX registered?

K497 BUX is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K497 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 BUX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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