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G21 TBO

1990 Renault R21

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,232 mi
Last recorded206,232 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault R21102,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 TBO
MakeRenault
ModelR21
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 206,232 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 204,487 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 203,699 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 203,208 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 200,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 201,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 200,677 miles

Rear repaired heavly undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2017 200,247 miles

advise undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2016 200,235 miles

Advise both sills undersealed

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 200,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 200,228 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 200,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 194,054 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 194,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 189,551 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 189,551 miles

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

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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G21 TBO is a 1990 Renault R21 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Renault R21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G21 TBO, 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 36 years old, this Renault R21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G21 TBO registered?

G21 TBO is a 1990 Renault R21, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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