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N968 XBR

1995 Renault 21

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault 21124,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 XBR
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,552 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s rear & rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 128,478 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

o/s rear & rear seats not fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,475 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 116,475 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 116,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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N968 XBR is a 1995 Renault 21 in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N968 XBR, 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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N968 XBR is a 1995 Renault 21, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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