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D873 PJN

1986 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Renault R967,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD873 PJN
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 61,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,906 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,298 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,719 miles

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

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

fuel cap washer starting to perish

rear tyres perishing

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

fuel cap washer starting to perish

rear tyres perishing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,303 miles

rear tyres cracking on inner walls.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres inner side walls cracking

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 46,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,026 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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D873 PJN is a 1986 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D873 PJN, 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 D873 PJN registered?

D873 PJN is a 1986 Renault R9, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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