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E554 BBM

1988 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 BBM
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 96,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 94,244 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 93,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2005 92,590 miles

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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E554 BBM is a 1988 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E554 BBM, 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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E554 BBM is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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