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E950 UNB

1987 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 UNB
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,729 miles

Front brake discs rusting.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front indicator loose.

Nearside front outer sill rusting.

Nearside rear light unit damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside rear chassis rusting.

Offside side repeater loose.

Oil leak from engine.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

Underbody rusting at the front.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,377 miles

engine leaking oil

front antiroll bar bushes showing wear

front floor rusting

front n umber plate cracked

n/s rear chassis rusting

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

n/s rear tyre getting worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,990 miles

floor rusting at front

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

oil leak from engine

slight blow on exhaust pipe

slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,511 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH RACK ENDS

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,791 miles

ENGINE HAS SIGNS OF OIL AROUND IT

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION JOINING PIECE BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F UNDER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR ANYTHING

O/S/R UNDER WING RUSTING

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,932 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR END BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING

N/S/F BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INNER EDGE

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,035 miles

ENGINE HAS SIGNS OF OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE AND JUST LEGAL (1.6MM)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

SOME BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,031 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

BOTH WIPERS PLIT ON EDGES

ENGINE HAS SIGNS OF OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE AND JUST LEGAL (1.6MM)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

SOME BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,722 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

N/S/R TYRE GETTING WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE GETTING WORN ON OUTER EDGE

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2006 81,722 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre getting worn on outer edge

oil leak

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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E950 UNB is a 1987 Renault R9 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 76,419 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 E950 UNB, 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 39 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E950 UNB registered?

E950 UNB is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E950 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E950 UNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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