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MYM 218X

1982 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Renault R969,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYM 218X
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,012 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 130,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,857 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 127,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,816 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 125,816 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door catch sticky

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,355 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 123,296 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,762 miles

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

Rear exhaust box cracked and slight blow

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box cracked and slight blow

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 110,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,127 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,382 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 98,378 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,371 miles

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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MYM 218X is a 1982 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MYM 218X, 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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What year was MYM 218X registered?

MYM 218X is a 1982 Renault R9, first registered on 2 July 1982.

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