MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1991

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Pass percent:45.37%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R21 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,708 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	227
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	126
Registration plate lamp issues	102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	77
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	65
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	59
Brake pipe excessively corroded	55
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	45
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	44
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Registration plate issues	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Rear brake application uneven	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	25
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Windscreen has damage	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3

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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1991

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