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F995 DGP

1988 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,762 mi
Last recorded140,762 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 DGP
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 140,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 140,760 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 136,099 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 136,099 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side door mirror cracked.off side rear tyre on limit.both front inner wings holed & corroded.off side front cross member corroded.off side rear chassis hold & corroded.

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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F995 DGP is a 1988 Renault R9 in Silver 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 F995 DGP, 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 F995 DGP registered?

F995 DGP is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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