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L290 RRV

1993 Renault R21

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,097 mi
Last recorded62,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 RRV
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,097 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,987 miles

floor rust

Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

floor rust

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,355 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 59,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,247 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 57,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L290 RRV is a 1993 Renault R21 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L290 RRV, 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 L290 RRV registered?

L290 RRV is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L290 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 RRV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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