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K978 PLE

1992 Renault R21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 PLE
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 144,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear shockabsorbers dust sleeves missing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 142,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 142,400 miles

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

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

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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K978 PLE is a 1992 Renault R21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K978 PLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K978 PLE registered?

K978 PLE is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K978 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K978 PLE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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