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B729 UCJ

1985 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB729 UCJ
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 79,113 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 74,158 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B729 UCJ is a 1985 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B729 UCJ, 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 B729 UCJ registered?

B729 UCJ is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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