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A148 PVL

1984 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Renault R952,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 PVL
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,315 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,315 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault R9?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
1,289
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
constant velocity joint gaiter split 122
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
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A148 PVL is a 1984 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 52,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R9 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A148 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R9 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A148 PVL registered?

A148 PVL is a 1984 Renault R9, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A148 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A148 PVL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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