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N385 AHJ

1995 Renault 21

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,723 mi
Last recorded228,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 21124,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 AHJ
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 228,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil on minimum

nearside front wheelbearing noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2008 228,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil on minimum

nearside front wheelbearing noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2007 217,931 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 217,453 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 201,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

bad oil leaks

both front tyres worn badly

both rear torsion bushes worn badly

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 22 Aug 2006 201,504 miles

bad oil leaks

both front tyres worn badly

both rear torsion bushes worn badly

front brake discs worn badly

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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N385 AHJ is a 1995 Renault 21 in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N385 AHJ, 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 N385 AHJ registered?

N385 AHJ is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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