MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,734 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
emissions not tested due to exhaut blowing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Renault 21?
Based on 5,094 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M261 CBY is a 1995 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 124,725 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 M261 CBY, 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 31 years old, this Renault 21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M261 CBY registered?
M261 CBY is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 5 April 1995.
Is M261 CBY safe to buy?
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