MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Renault R9?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C397 UFP is a 1986 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 67,148 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 C397 UFP, 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 40 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C397 UFP registered?
C397 UFP is a 1986 Renault R9, first registered on 1 May 1986.
Is C397 UFP safe to buy?
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