Renault R21 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 74 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

Model Years

1990 to 1991

Years Covered

About the Renault R21

The Renault R21 was MOT tested 74 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1990 to 1991), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 111,405 miles, while the newest (1991) averages 85,393 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the R21 performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Renault range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1995cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,261

Per month£188/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1991 details

How reliable is the Renault R21?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average+12% (80% avg)

Renault R21 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1991	90%	40	85,393 mi
1990	94%	34	111,405 mi

Questions about the Renault R21

Is the Renault R21 reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1990 to 1991), the Renault R21 averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 74 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.