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D288 WEV

1987 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 WEV
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,172 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 86,508 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 79,374 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 79,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 77,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 77,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 76,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,419 miles

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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D288 WEV is a 1987 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D288 WEV, 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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D288 WEV is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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