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K526 OCR

1993 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 OCR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,330 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on limit and should be replaced.

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,150 miles

engine noise from timing belt area:- recommend investigation.

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

offside inner and outer sills corroded at front.

offside lower swivel gaiter split.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,117 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine noise from timing belt area:- recommend investigation.

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

offside inner and outer sills corroded at front.

offside lower swivel gaiter split.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,597 miles

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 102,578 miles

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

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 98,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side and near side front chassis corroded

off side and near side sill to floor area corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side and near side front chassis corroded

off side and near side sill to floor area corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K526 OCR is a 1993 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K526 OCR, 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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K526 OCR is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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