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K825 MCR

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,352 mi
Last recorded98,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 MCR
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 98,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front wiperblades split

both rear tyres perished

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres are of a larger profile than fronts

vehicle fitted with sideskirts

Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,825 miles

Oil leak

N S Front tyre has splits in inner sidewall not deep enough to rerach cords.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 94,784 miles

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

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

Oil leak

N S Front tyre has splits in inner sidewall not deep enough to rerach cords.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,860 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis & outrigger

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 83,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiper split †n/s/r door shut corroded †front brake discs thin †rear brake discs rusty

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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K825 MCR 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 44.4%.

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 K825 MCR, 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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K825 MCR is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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