Renault 21 GTD Diesel (1986)
1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel
CarHunch has 114 1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.
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The 1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—this cohort of 114 vehicles has no recorded test statistics, so we cannot draw reliability conclusions from MOT data. These cars are now 38 years old and extremely rare on UK roads; most have either been retired or exist as cherished classics, which means they may be tested under different regimes or simply no longer in regular MOT circulation. What we do know is that this was a practical French saloon with a sturdy diesel engine, but any buyer evaluating one today should prioritize an independent pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist familiar with 1980s Renault engines, since historical MOT trends cannot guide your decision.
We have 114 1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1986 Renault 21 GTD Diesel
Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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