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E263 FHK

1988 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,084 mi
Last recorded64,084 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE263 FHK
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2007 64,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension strut slight leak o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,564 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 60,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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E263 FHK is a 1988 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E263 FHK, 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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What year was E263 FHK registered?

E263 FHK is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E263 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E263 FHK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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