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E411 UOB

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 UOB
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,862 miles

emissions require attention

general corrosion to arches etc.

slight smell of fuel

Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 130,281 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,989 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 114,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,636 miles

nearside sill corroding

offside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2012 100,361 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sill corroding

offside mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 89,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 81,496 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 81,402 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,753 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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E411 UOB is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E411 UOB, 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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E411 UOB is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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