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K516 XBM

1992 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,025 mi
Last recorded169,025 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 XBM
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 169,025 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 169,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 164,365 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 164,365 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 157,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 157,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 148,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 141,806 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 141,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

freeplay at steering wheel

front subframe corroded

front suspension hard

grease around offside front hub

parking brake efforts low

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle oily

weld repairs to both front chassises

Fail 15 Sep 2007 141,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both nearside chassises corroded

dampness around fuel filter

dampness around rear shock absorbers

exhaust corroded and blowing

front subframes corroded

grease around offside front hub

oil around steering rack

sill cover fitted

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2006 138,248 miles

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

vehicle tested in wet condition

washer operation poor

Pass 16 Sep 2005 133,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 133,248 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

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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K516 XBM 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 53.8%.

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 K516 XBM, 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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What year was K516 XBM registered?

K516 XBM is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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