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F331 FTA

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,904 mi
Last recorded67,904 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,904 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 67,001 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 67,001 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F331 FTA is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F331 FTA, 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 F331 FTA registered?

F331 FTA is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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