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B944 FUY

1985 Renault R9

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,865 mi
Last recorded61,865 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 FUY
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2022 61,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly cracked and inner cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre and rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at front chassis clips (front section)

Pass 5 Mar 2021 48,856 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface of brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface of brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 41,451 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder,leaking at drum (1.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper rubber has small tear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,970 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Underneath of vehicle has been painted/ under sealed preventing a full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2016 37,970 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Underneath of vehicle has been painted/ under sealed preventing a full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,373 miles

slight front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres has slight distortion on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear tyres have slight distortion on inner shoulders

nearside front tyre cracking with age

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,206 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres have slight distortion on inner shoulders

offside front tyre cracking with age

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,796 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,756 miles

offside front tyre cracking inner and outer walls

slight corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,276 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,529 miles

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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B944 FUY is a 1985 Renault R9 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B944 FUY, 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 B944 FUY registered?

B944 FUY is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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