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N730 MFV

1996 Renault 21

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 MFV
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 189,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 183,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 183,528 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 177,193 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 177,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 168,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 161,394 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 161,391 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 152,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N730 MFV is a 1996 Renault 21 in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N730 MFV, 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 30 years old, this Renault 21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N730 MFV is a 1996 Renault 21, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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