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K991 YFA

1992 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 YFA
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2009 107,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear shockers at top starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2008 105,387 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 105,384 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 102,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 99,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 94,847 miles

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

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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K991 YFA is a 1992 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc 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 K991 YFA, 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 K991 YFA registered?

K991 YFA is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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