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L953 SRV

1993 Renault R21

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,408 mi
Last recorded72,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Renault R2197,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 SRV
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat missing at time of test

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,406 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat missing at time of test

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres cracking in tread

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,992 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,738 miles

all vehicles tyres splitting on tread

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all vehicles tyres splitting on tread

front brake discs badly coroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,807 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 70,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r seat belt has been removed

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 70,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,067 miles

BATTERY IS INSECURE TO FIXING AND MOVING AROUND IN ENGINE BAY

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE JUST STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS THE TOP OF THE CASING IS CORRODED

FRONT NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC INNER FACE STARTING TO CORODE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRIOR ADJUSTER IS MISSING FROM INSIDE CAR STILL ABLE TO ADJUST MIRRIOR OUTSIDE

REAR NEARSIDE FLOOR TO CHASSIE IS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OD ENGINE ATREA

STRONG ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT NOT FITTED (MISSING ) VEHICLE HAS A CENTRE LAP BELT AND A OFFSIDE 3POINT INERTIA BELT FITTED

WIDDSCREEN IS MARKED IN ZONE A SWEPT AREA JUST OUTSIDE

Fail 25 Oct 2006 70,067 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE TO FIXING

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES FERRULES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS AT TOP ARE JUST STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC INNER FACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE MIRRIOR ADJUSTER IS MISSING FROM INSIDE CAR

OIL LEAK STARTING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

REAR NEARSIDE FLOOR TO CHASSIE IS JUST STARTING TO CORRODE

STRONG ADVISE. REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT MISSING . †VEHICLE HAS A OFFSIDE BELT AND A CENTRE LAP BELT

WINDSCREEN IS MARKED ON ZONE A OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2005 69,162 miles

ADVISE LAP BELT AND INRCIA BELT FITTED TO REAR

ADVISE OUTER SIDE WALL ON FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CUT IN BUT NOT TO CORD

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL CRAKING AND GETTING LOW 3MM

Fail 11 Nov 2005 69,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE BAD OIL LEAK ON UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER WALL CUT NOT TOO CORD

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD WEAR BLOCKS 3MM

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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L953 SRV is a 1993 Renault R21 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L953 SRV, 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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L953 SRV is a 1993 Renault R21, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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