Renault 21, registered in 1992
50.6% pass rate
from 85 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault 21 is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Brakes
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18% fail on
Brake performance
- 11% fail on Parking brake performance
- 9.4% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.5% fail on Front wheels
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12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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8.2% fail on
Components
- 4.7% fail on Hoses
- 2.4% fail on Pipes
- 1.2% fail on Reservoirs
- 1.2% fail on Valves
- 3.5% fail on Leaks (9 times worse than other 1992 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Components
- 2.4% fail on ABS
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads
- 1.2% fail on Wheel cylinder
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.2% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Service brake control components
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
- 1.2% fail on Anti-slip
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
- 1.2% fail on Restricted movement
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18% fail on
Brake performance
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21% fail on
Suspension
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13% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 8.2% fail on Component mounting
- 3.5% fail on Subframe mounting
- 2.4% fail on Spring mounting
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3.5% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.5% fail on Condition
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3.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 3.5% fail on Condition
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2.4% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.2% fail on Front
- 1.2% fail on Rear
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2.4% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.4% fail on Constant velocity joints
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2.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
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1.2% fail on
Axles
- 1.2% fail on Axle beam
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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13% fail on
Prescribed areas
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18% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
- 12% fail on Exhaust system
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5.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.5% fail on Catalyst
- 2.4% fail on Non catalyst
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3.5% fail on
Fuel system
- 3.5% fail on System (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Hose
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16% fail on
Lighting and signalling
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5.9% fail on
Fog lamp
- 5.9% fail on Fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Tell tale
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
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5.9% fail on
Fog lamp
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13% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 9.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.5% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Mirrors
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8.2% fail on
Steering
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7.1% fail on
Steering system
- 3.5% fail on Track rod end
- 2.4% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
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1.2% fail on
Power steering
- 1.2% fail on Pipes and hoses
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7.1% fail on
Steering system
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7.1% fail on
Seat belts
- 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas
- 1.2% fail on Condition
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7.1% fail on
Body and structure
- 4.7% fail on Body condition
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1.2% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.2% fail on Chassis
- 1.2% fail on Body security
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4.7% fail on
Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Size / type (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault 21 Savanna 1986
Decent luggage space and some have seven forward-facing seats. Diesels are economical. -
Renault 21 1986
Quite comfortable and very cheap now. Turbo and Turbo Quadra had a decent turn of speed.
