Renault 21 RS (1987)
1987 Renault 21 RS
CarHunch has 421 1987 Renault 21 RS vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 421 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1987 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.
No MOT data exists for the 1987 Renault 21 RS in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot tell you how this specific model cohort performs on test. The 421 vehicles analysed appear to be either registered under different classifications or too few have taken recent tests to generate statistics.
What we do know is that the 21 RS was a hot hatch from the 1980s — a genuinely quick car for its era with a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, but now nearly 40 years old. By this age, any survivor is likely either a cherished enthusiast's project or has been through hard use; most examples will have left the road long ago. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic car purchase rather than a practical runabout — have a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Renault mechanicals of this period, because age and scarcity mean MOT testers and spare parts support are both becoming thin on the ground.
We have 421 1987 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 1987 Renault 21 RS
Based on MOT data from 421 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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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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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,044 Renault 21 RS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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