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A220 FGY

1984 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Renault R952,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,307 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 31,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake backplate has evidence of brake-fluid leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,932 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,908 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 22,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat slightly loose

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle surface corrosion

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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A220 FGY is a 1984 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A220 FGY, 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 A220 FGY registered?

A220 FGY is a 1984 Renault R9, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A220 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A220 FGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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