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N146 FVG

1995 Renault 21

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

220,760 mi
Last recorded220,760 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Renault 21124,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 FVG
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2006 220,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight cracked

rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Sep 2005 210,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s headlight crack

Pass 20 Sep 2005 210,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

o/s headlight crack

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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N146 FVG is a 1995 Renault 21 in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N146 FVG, 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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N146 FVG is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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