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L401 BDF

1994 Renault 21

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,607 mi
Last recorded166,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 BDF
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 166,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 166,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 161,748 miles

off side front tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 May 2006 161,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L401 BDF is a 1994 Renault 21 in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L401 BDF, 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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What year was L401 BDF registered?

L401 BDF is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L401 BDF safe to buy?

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