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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault 21. Check any 21 by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs Renault Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault 21 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault 21 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 21 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Renault 21, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault 21 performs at MOT across different model years.

2000

Based on 53 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

1999

Based on 203 vehicles

81.8%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

1998

Based on 143 vehicles

84.6%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

1997

Based on 159 vehicles

81.1%Good
Renault average: 81.5%

1996

Based on 163 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1995

Based on 98 vehicles

82.7%Good
Renault average: 81.5%

1994

Based on 142 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1993

Based on 147 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1992

Based on 159 vehicles

84.3%Good
Renault average: 81.5%

1991

Based on 217 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

1990

Based on 217 vehicles

83.9%Good
Renault average: 81.5%

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault 21

Renault 21 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault 21 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault 21?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault 21 is 85.1% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault 21?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Renault 21 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Renault 21 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Renault 21?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Renault 21?
Typical mileage for the Renault 21: 171,465 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 21 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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