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L271 FKM

1994 Renault 21

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

217,793 mi
Last recorded217,793 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 FKM
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 217,793 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 212,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 212,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 212,777 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 206,173 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 206,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 197,297 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 197,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L271 FKM is a 1994 Renault 21 in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L271 FKM, 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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L271 FKM is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 2 April 1994.

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