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L491 NSC

1994 Renault 21

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 NSC
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,745 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 89,745 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 82,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,185 miles

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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L491 NSC is a 1994 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L491 NSC, 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 L491 NSC registered?

L491 NSC is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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