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E870 XHC

1988 Renault R9

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 XHC
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,188 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 100,166 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front inner & outer sills holed & corroded

nearside headlamp reflector peeling off

offside front indicator lens missing

offside rear chassis corroded

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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E870 XHC is a 1988 Renault R9 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E870 XHC, 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 E870 XHC registered?

E870 XHC is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E870 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E870 XHC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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