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L681 DCW

1993 Renault R21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 DCW
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2006 118,088 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bumper insecure

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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L681 DCW is a 1993 Renault R21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L681 DCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L681 DCW registered?

L681 DCW is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L681 DCW safe to buy?

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