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B489 TEL

1985 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 TEL
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 61,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 60,245 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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B489 TEL is a 1985 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B489 TEL, 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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What year was B489 TEL registered?

B489 TEL is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B489 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B489 TEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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