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L229 CNF

1993 Renault R21

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,188 mi
Last recorded112,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 CNF
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 112,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 109,054 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror dammaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 102,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 100,470 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,213 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 98,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L229 CNF is a 1993 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 97,110 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 L229 CNF, 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 33 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 CNF registered?

L229 CNF is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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