Renault 21 RS (1986)
1986 Renault 21 RS
CarHunch has 618 1986 Renault 21 RS 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 RS 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 real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
We have no MOT test data for the 1986 Renault 21 RS in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort has left no statistical footprint in the records. What we can say is that any 1986 Renault 21 RS still on the road today is a period classic, and those that survive tend to be cherished by enthusiasts rather than everyday users, which shapes what you'd actually be buying.
If you're considering one, the absence of MOT history means you'll need to inspect it thoroughly yourself or have a specialist do so—pay particular attention to rust (common on 1980s French cars), the engine's mechanical condition, and brake integrity, since you won't have test records to guide you. Expect that running costs and parts availability will be a challenge compared to modern vehicles, and factor in the cost of specialist labour if anything major needs repair.
We have 618 1986 Renault 21 RS 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 RS
Based on MOT data from 618 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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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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Based on 1,044 Renault 21 RS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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