MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight play in front anti roll bar links †rear tyres cracking †chassis rusty †back plates rusty †rear shocks rusty †ball joint rubbers split †oil leaks †fuel pipes rusty †
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear tyres cracking †rear chasis rusty †rear back plates very rusty †rear shoch rusty †
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank rusry †door handle loose †
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Renault R9?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E147 DCH is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 E147 DCH, 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 38 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E147 DCH is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is E147 DCH safe to buy?
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