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J939 LFL

1991 Renault 21

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,341 mi
Last recorded190,341 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 21112,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 LFL
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 190,341 miles

front n/plate cracked o/s/r light unit cracked

n/s/f antiroll bar bush worn

slight play on o/s/f st/rack

water pipe rubbing on radiator

Pass 29 Sep 2006 187,168 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 187,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch peddle rubber missing

front n/plate cracked

fule tank strap brocken buttank still secure

n/s/f crossmember damaged slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r light has tape over a rear lense

rad leaking o/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2005 179,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 179,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise engine has oil leak

advise rear number plate cracked

advise signs of radiator leaking

advise slight oil leak from n/s/f inner cv boot

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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J939 LFL is a 1991 Renault 21 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 112,010 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 J939 LFL, 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 35 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J939 LFL registered?

J939 LFL is a 1991 Renault 21, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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