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K989 JWY

1993 Renault 21

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 JWY
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 104,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased inspection limited

minor radiator leak

Fail 12 Feb 2008 104,637 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased inspection limited

minor radiator leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 88,610 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 88,292 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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K989 JWY is a 1993 Renault 21 in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K989 JWY, 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 K989 JWY registered?

K989 JWY is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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