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E49 NSG

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

31,523 mi
Last recorded31,523 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 NSG
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,523 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Extensive corrosion underside of vehicle on front subframe, rear axle and all suspension components.

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,475 miles

Both underside inner sills corroded & holed outwith the prescribed areas at front.

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle, front subframe, rear beam axle front & rear suspension components, rear brake back plates & wheels.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 31,475 miles

Both underside inner sills corroded & holed outwith the prescribed areas at front.

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle, front subframe, rear beam axle front & rear suspension components, rear brake back plates & wheels.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,092 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 31,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,081 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 31,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front suubframe †suspect fluid leak from offside rear hub

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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E49 NSG is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E49 NSG, 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 E49 NSG registered?

E49 NSG is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E49 NSG safe to buy?

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