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GKK 512Y

1983 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,343 mi
Last recorded104,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKK 512Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,343 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 101,853 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 101,853 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2007 99,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,819 miles

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

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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GKK 512Y is a 1983 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 55,542 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 GKK 512Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKK 512Y registered?

GKK 512Y is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 2 May 1983.

Is GKK 512Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKK 512Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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