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B725 WFJ

1985 Renault R9

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB725 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,158 miles

offside sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Jan 2006 55,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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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B725 WFJ is a 1985 Renault R9 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B725 WFJ, 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 B725 WFJ registered?

B725 WFJ is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B725 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B725 WFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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