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HBA 250Y

1982 Renault R9

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,973 mi
Last recorded56,973 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Renault R969,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 250Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch becoming badly corroeded

Offside Rear wheel arch becoming badly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sturt top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sturt top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch becoming badly corroeded

Offside Rear wheel arch becoming badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,447 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,447 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,734 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HBA 250Y is a 1982 Renault R9 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 69,529 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 HBA 250Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HBA 250Y is a 1982 Renault R9, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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