MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1989

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Pass percent:42.84%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R21 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:999 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	61
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Registration plate lamp issues	53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	51
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	32
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	27
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Registration plate issues	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Rear brake binding	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Brake hose damaged	11
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1989

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