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EFX 730Y

1983 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 730Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion in n/s/r sill

Pass 23 Oct 2010 110,603 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,603 miles

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

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

advidse hole/corrosion in o/s/r member not within 30cm of suspension.

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 109,453 miles

osr chassis rusted

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 106,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 103,555 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

sills & chassis corroded,front brake pads low, fuel tank looks in very poor condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,061 miles

underbody corrosion

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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EFX 730Y is a 1983 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 55,542 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 EFX 730Y, 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 43 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 EFX 730Y registered?

EFX 730Y is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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