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N231 RBC

1995 Renault 21

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 21124,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 RBC
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 121,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 113,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,715 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 103,372 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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N231 RBC is a 1995 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N231 RBC, 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 N231 RBC registered?

N231 RBC is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N231 RBC safe to buy?

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