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B808 GFW

1985 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB808 GFW
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 58,650 miles

re 242496137422

Fail 16 May 2007 58,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 57,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,958 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B808 GFW is a 1985 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B808 GFW, 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 B808 GFW registered?

B808 GFW is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B808 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B808 GFW shows 4 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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