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C494 EDV

1985 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault R960,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 73,486 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 73,486 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,170 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 69,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,437 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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C494 EDV is a 1985 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C494 EDV, 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 C494 EDV registered?

C494 EDV is a 1985 Renault R9, first registered on 30 November 1985.

Is C494 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C494 EDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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