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C322 AEU

1985 Renault R9

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC322 AEU
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 93,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,154 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,849 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front floor to sill rusty

Offside Outer cv boot perished

Rear foot brake low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,625 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres perished

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside front floor to sill rusty

Rear foot brake low

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,219 miles

Offside Front floor to sill corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,366 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,322 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,785 miles

corrosion to front n/s wing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to front n/s wing

hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,327 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,147 miles

front brake pads low and brake disc's corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,182 miles

all 4 tyres low tread and near legal limit.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 80,329 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 80,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR N/S LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. N/S TRACK ROD END PLAY.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,713 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 77,713 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C322 AEU is a 1985 Renault R9 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C322 AEU, 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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C322 AEU is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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