MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
signs of fuel leakage at fuel tank - not leaking at time of test
How Reliable is the Renault R9?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F427 RFS is a 1988 Renault R9 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F427 RFS, 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 F427 RFS registered?
F427 RFS is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F427 RFS safe to buy?
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