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L288 TCV

1993 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,629 mi
Last recorded57,629 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 TCV
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,714 miles

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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L288 TCV is a 1993 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L288 TCV, 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 L288 TCV registered?

L288 TCV is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L288 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 TCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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