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B852 LAB

1985 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 LAB
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,506 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 103,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,886 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 102,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B852 LAB is a 1985 Renault R9 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B852 LAB, 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 B852 LAB registered?

B852 LAB is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is B852 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B852 LAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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