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B229 KUY

1985 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 KUY
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,473 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,473 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 57,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B229 KUY is a 1985 Renault R9 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 60,245 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 B229 KUY, 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 41 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B229 KUY is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 23 April 1985.

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