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M502 ALY

1994 Renault 21

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,303 mi
Last recorded118,303 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 ALY
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 118,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 118,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 116,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 116,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,786 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 112,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M502 ALY is a 1994 Renault 21 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol 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 M502 ALY, 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 M502 ALY registered?

M502 ALY is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M502 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 ALY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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