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D249 CVT

1987 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,749 mi
Last recorded198,749 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 CVT
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 198,749 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front washers weak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Dec 2018 197,944 miles

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

Offside vehicle structure corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 196,948 miles

Axle 1 has just met imbalance requirements.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Has just met service brake performance requirements.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 196,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut tower. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut tower. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle 1 has just met imbalance requirements.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Has just met service brake performance requirements.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 194,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 198,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 196,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 196,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 188,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 188,360 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 185,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 185,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 183,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 183,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 180,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 180,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 178,204 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 178,204 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 175,575 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 175,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 173,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 179,550 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 179,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D249 CVT is a 1987 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1987 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 76,419 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 D249 CVT, 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 39 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D249 CVT registered?

D249 CVT is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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