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DJT 528Y

1983 Renault R9

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,133 mi
Last recorded56,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJT 528Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,133 miles

Front & rear suspension lower than standard

High beam flash switch in poor condition

O/S/R brake back plate slightly damp (possible repair required)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,133 miles

Front & rear suspension lower than standard

High beam flash switch in poor condition

O/S/R brake back plate slightly damp (possible repair required)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,563 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear plate cracked

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,655 miles

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

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

water pump bearings have failed and pully rubbing on housing, leaking water

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator drive belt in poor condition.

coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,611 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,610 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front brake flexi-hoses perishing

engine and engine compartment very oily

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre severly perished

rubber gromit missing from battery possitive cable where it passes through bulk head

slight blow from rear exhaust section joint

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

small crack in front exhaust silencer

wiper blades starting to judder and smearing slightly

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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DJT 528Y is a 1983 Renault R9 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 55,542 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 DJT 528Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJT 528Y registered?

DJT 528Y is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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