MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1990

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Pass percent:47.53%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R21 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,233 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	67
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	54
Brake pipe excessively corroded	50
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Registration plate lamp issues	48
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Registration plate issues	29
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	18
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Brake hose damaged	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	4
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Inner Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1990

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