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J809 KBV

1991 Renault Motor Home

Cream Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,909 mi
Last recorded1,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 KBV
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Home
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 1,909 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021
Fail 8 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 69,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 6,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed cable stuck to exhaust pipe (1.9.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not working (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 65,541 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 65,541 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 5,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 5,563 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,013 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 5,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 4,417 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 44,209 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake warning indicator rod seized

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,711 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

PARK BRAKE COMPENSATOR BUSHES WORN

Pass 3 May 2006 2,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 2,365 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Home?

Based on 2,540 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 55
position lamp(s) not working 32
parking brake recording little or no effort 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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J809 KBV is a 1991 Renault Motor Home in Cream with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Home fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J809 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Renault Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J809 KBV is a 1991 Renault Motor Home, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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