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F324 MRX

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,400 mi
Last recorded52,400 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 MRX
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,341 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 43,170 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,894 miles

signs of standing -tyres perishing-slight deterioration to headlamp reflectors

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,722 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 34,722 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,570 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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F324 MRX is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F324 MRX, 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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What year was F324 MRX registered?

F324 MRX is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F324 MRX safe to buy?

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