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F685 NLC

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 66,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 62,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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F685 NLC is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F685 NLC, 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 F685 NLC registered?

F685 NLC is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F685 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F685 NLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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