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YIL 9839

1992 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault R21103,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 9839
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 118,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 118,230 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Battery terminals insecure

Cooling fan switch disconnected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear linkage insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Oil light flashing at idle

Unable to open rear doors from inside vehicle (handles missing)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,005 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 116,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 114,543 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 114,540 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 111,378 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 111,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault R21?

Based on 8,692 MOT tests across 2,304 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
2,178
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 530
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 371
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 370
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YIL 9839 is a 1992 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1992 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 103,552 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 R21 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 809 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIL 9839, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R21 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YIL 9839 is a 1992 Renault R21, first registered on 4 November 1992.

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