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A504 HCW

1983 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,919 mi
Last recorded40,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA504 HCW
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,919 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 40,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,921 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 39,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also splitting inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,844 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non obligatory mirror missing (inner)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 30,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,855 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 18,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,727 miles

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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A504 HCW is a 1983 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 55,542 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 A504 HCW, 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 43 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A504 HCW registered?

A504 HCW is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 27 September 1983.

Is A504 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A504 HCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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