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K743 NPO

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK743 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 158,080 miles

ALL UNDER BODY VEHICLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

ALOT OF UNDER SEAL WAS USED TO SEE FULL INSPECSION OF WELDING

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTY CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 158,080 miles

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

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

ALL UNDER BODY VEHICLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTY CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 158,073 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 152,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 148,244 miles

both front shock absorbers rusted

both front suspension arms rusted

engine and gearbox oil leak

front pads low

fuel tank straps rusted

movement in osf seat

nsr floor rusted

osf chassis badly rusted but no holes found

osf seatbelt lightly frayed

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Jan 2009 148,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front shock absorbers rusted

both front suspension arms rusted

engine and gearbox oil leak

front pads low

fuel tank straps rusted

movement in osf seat

nsr floor rusted

osf chassis badly rusted but no holes found

osf seatbelt lightly frayed

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jan 2008 145,863 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 139,724 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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K743 NPO is a 1992 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K743 NPO, 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 K743 NPO registered?

K743 NPO is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 4 November 1992.

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