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L688 URK

1993 Renault 21

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,692 mi
Last recorded70,692 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault 21113,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 URK
MakeRenault
Model21
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,692 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,572 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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L688 URK is a 1993 Renault 21 in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Renault 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 113,216 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 L688 URK, 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 33 years old, this Renault 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L688 URK registered?

L688 URK is a 1993 Renault 21, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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