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M617 LYO

1994 Renault 21

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault 21130,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 LYO
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 130,377 miles

see advisory sheet 981425308006

Fail 5 Jan 2008 130,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

both front inner chassis legs heavy advanced corrosion

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to under bonnet inner o/s wing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 124,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 124,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advance movement in both front track rod ends

avance corrosion to both front chassis rails

engine oil leaks

front discs slightly pitted

radiator in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

suspension rubbers age cracking

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 114,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 114,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats fitted

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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M617 LYO is a 1994 Renault 21 in Blue with a 2,068cc 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 M617 LYO, 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 M617 LYO registered?

M617 LYO is a 1994 Renault 21, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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