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F656 BFV

1989 Renault 21

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 21103,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 BFV
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,882 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,544 miles

the o/s front tyre outer sidewall is slightly scuffed

Pass 18 May 2006 22,511 miles

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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F656 BFV is a 1989 Renault 21 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 103,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F656 BFV, 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 37 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F656 BFV registered?

F656 BFV is a 1989 Renault 21, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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