MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Temporary fuel cap fitted
all tyres perishing
offside front shock bearing feels slightly rough to turn
rear axle bushes perished
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight corrosion around front strut mountings
slight corrosion inner sil both sides of vehicle
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
windscreen cracked on o/s
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to nearside front outer sill
general corrosion to floorpans
nearside front seat base bolt loose
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish
play in both front suspension strut top mounts
rear brake pipes corroded in front of rear axle
rear shock absorber top mounts corroded
windscreen cracked outside of swept area
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
small rust patches under bonnet area soon req attention
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both number plate lamps going dim soon req attention
rust around o/s/f door hinges soon reqs attention
vehicle under side in general rusty condition
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both number plate lamps going dim soon req attention
vehicle under side in general rusty condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Engine/transmission oil leak(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear shocker top covers insecure
n/s head lamp reflector starting to tarnish
slight movment in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear shocker top covers insecure
n/s head lamp reflector starting to tarnish
slight movment in o/s of steering rack
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion holes in boot floor
oil leak
wear in wiper arms
How Reliable is the Renault R9?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STF 548Y is a 1982 Renault R9 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 STF 548Y, 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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STF 548Y is a 1982 Renault R9, first registered on 15 November 1982.
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