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PYM 23Y

1983 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,785 mi
Last recorded77,785 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Renault R955,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 23Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair to system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension bushes are showing signs of perishing and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s o/s on arm (2.4.F.3)

car under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s rear tyre is wearing on edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 76,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s rear tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,163 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2014 76,163 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front chassis corroded

rear shock absorbers outer covers broken away

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,344 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front chassis corroded

rear shock absorbers outer covers broken away

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,740 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,736 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 79,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,691 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PYM 23Y is a 1983 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PYM 23Y, 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 PYM 23Y registered?

PYM 23Y is a 1983 Renault R9, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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