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EGK 409X

1982 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,882 mi
Last recorded45,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Renault R969,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 409X
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front chassis rails rusted

fuel tank rusty

gear oil leak

offsiderear wheel arch/outer sill rusty

oil warning light on at idle

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,577 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,577 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gear oil leak

knocking noise in steering column

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,220 miles

corrosion offside front chassis rail

corrosion offside rear outer sill

gear oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,992 miles

some metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2005 43,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 43,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal minimum limit

some brake pipes rusty

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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EGK 409X is a 1982 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 69,529 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 EGK 409X, 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 44 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGK 409X registered?

EGK 409X is a 1982 Renault R9, first registered on 26 March 1982.

Is EGK 409X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGK 409X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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