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B790 REL

1984 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,585 mi
Last recorded39,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Renault R952,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 REL
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Auto box light on.

Brake light warning lamp on.

Knocking on steering column.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front brake hoses perrished.

Offside front check strap broken.

Offside front tyre starting to perrish.

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn.

Rear torsion bar bushes perrished.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,226 miles

Both rear tyres low and perrished.

Centre silencer corroded.

Knocking on steering shaft when turned.

Nsf hose perrished.

Osf door check strap broken

Osf hose perrished.

Rear silencer holed and blowing.

Warning light on on dash, and auto gearbox light on/.

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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B790 REL is a 1984 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 52,256 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 B790 REL, 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 42 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B790 REL registered?

B790 REL is a 1984 Renault R9, first registered on 19 November 1984.

Is B790 REL safe to buy?

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