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UWV 273Y

1982 Renault R9

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Renault R969,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWV 273Y
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 60,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

windscreen washers are poor

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,732 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

possible small hole in n/s/f cv boot

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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UWV 273Y is a 1982 Renault R9 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWV 273Y, 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 UWV 273Y registered?

UWV 273Y is a 1982 Renault R9, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is UWV 273Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWV 273Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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