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A955 BCH

1983 Renault R9

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA955 BCH
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 82,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,473 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 55,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,418 miles

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,418 miles

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

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

nearside handbrake/parking brake binding

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,790 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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A955 BCH is a 1983 Renault R9 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A955 BCH, 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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A955 BCH is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 9 September 1983.

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