Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Renault 21 Ts?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Renault 21 Ts?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Renault 21 Ts?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Renault 21 Ts?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault 21 Ts (1991)

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1991 Renault 21 Ts

CarHunch has 352 1991 Renault 21 Ts vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 352 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 1991 Renault 21 Ts 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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Got a specific Renault 21 Ts you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

There is no MOT test data available for the 1991 Renault 21 TS in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot calculate a pass rate or defect patterns for this cohort. The Renault 21 was a front-wheel-drive family saloon produced throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, known for reasonable practicality but not exceptional durability—rust and electrical gremlins were common complaints of the era. By 2024, any surviving example would be 33 years old and well beyond typical MOT scope; most have either been scrapped or are owned as classic/historic vehicles. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with period French cars, as parts availability is now severely limited and repair costs can be unpredictable.

MOT statistics not available

We have 352 1991 Renault 21 Ts 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

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Before you buy a 1991 Renault 21 Ts

Based on MOT data from 352 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,147 Renault 21 Ts vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 26.6%

3,236

Blue 18.5%

2,243

Green 15.9%

1,930

White 15.4%

1,872

Silver 15%

1,819

Beige 5.2%

626

Gold 2.1%

256

Grey 0.8%

Brown 0.2%

Bronze 0.2%

Maroon 0.1%

Black 0.1%

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