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K78 RDG

1992 Renault R21

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 RDG
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 120,079 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 118,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,697 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted and perishing

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak from engine(quite heavy)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 116,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted and perishing

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak from engine(quite heavy)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 100,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K78 RDG is a 1992 Renault R21 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K78 RDG, 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 K78 RDG registered?

K78 RDG is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K78 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K78 RDG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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