MOT History from tests of diesel RENAULT 21s year 1995

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Pass percent:59.66%

(The average a diesel RENAULT 21 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:766 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	77
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	46
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Brake pipe excessively corroded	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	4
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard \|2.7.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged \|2.5.C.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel RENAULT 21s year 1995

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