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K497 XJO

1993 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 XJO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2007 107,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 107,160 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 104,874 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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K497 XJO is a 1993 Renault R21 in Green 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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

K497 XJO is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K497 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 XJO 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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