MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1996

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Pass percent:44.44%

(The average a petrol RENAULT R21 year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:135 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Registration plate issues	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point within 30cm \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Registration plate issues	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point within 30cm \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT R21s year 1996

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