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L156 FBV

1994 Renault 21

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 FBV
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2008 113,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2007 111,226 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 107,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2006 107,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L156 FBV is a 1994 Renault 21 in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 130,026 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 21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L156 FBV, 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 32 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L156 FBV registered?

L156 FBV is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L156 FBV safe to buy?

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