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L255 STP

1993 Renault 21

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 STP
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 112,843 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside front floor area

Fail 27 Sep 2006 112,843 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside front floor area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 109,675 miles

front brake discs worn near to limit

nearside rear coil spring mounting cup starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2005 109,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn near to limit

nearside rear coil spring cup starting to corrode

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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L255 STP is a 1993 Renault 21 in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L255 STP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L255 STP registered?

L255 STP is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L255 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 STP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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