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K653 VKK

1993 Renault 21

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 VKK
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 148,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 148,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 145,406 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2006 145,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre perished

How Reliable is the Renault 21?

Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,091
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 575
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 264
Headlamp aim too low 239
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K653 VKK is a 1993 Renault 21 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 113,216 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K653 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K653 VKK registered?

K653 VKK is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K653 VKK safe to buy?

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