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F143 MLC

1988 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 MLC
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,756 miles

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

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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F143 MLC is a 1988 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F143 MLC, 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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F143 MLC is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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