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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault R21. Check any R21 by registration number below.

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86.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.5%

vs Renault Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault R21 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault R21 has an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, which is 4.5 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R21 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Renault R21, 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 R21 performs at MOT across different model years.

1991

Based on 50 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

1990

Based on 39 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

0

Based on 36 vehicles

77.8%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

8.0%

Rear Nearside

8.0%

Rear Offside Outer

4.0%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Renault R21

Renault R21 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault R21 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault R21?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault R21 is 86.0% 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 R21?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Renault R21 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, the Renault R21 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 R21?
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 R21?
Typical mileage for the Renault R21: 110,980 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R21 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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