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D938 SBV

1986 Renault R9

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R967,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 SBV
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,647 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 34,647 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 34,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,996 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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D938 SBV is a 1986 Renault R9 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D938 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D938 SBV registered?

D938 SBV is a 1986 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D938 SBV safe to buy?

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