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F263 XCM

1988 Renault R9

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 XCM
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2007 84,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,885 miles

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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F263 XCM is a 1988 Renault R9 in Grey 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 F263 XCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F263 XCM registered?

F263 XCM is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F263 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 XCM 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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