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C288 RPF

1985 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 RPF
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,440 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,556 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C288 RPF is a 1985 Renault R9 in Silver 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 C288 RPF, 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 C288 RPF registered?

C288 RPF is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C288 RPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C288 RPF 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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