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D27 SHE

1987 Renault R9

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 SHE
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 98,185 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion front inner wings engine bay behind lights

corrosion present front crossmember , front chassis and bottom offside inner wheel arch (lower)to rear of car. corrosion also present floor to sill and in boot floor

rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 24 May 2011 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion front inner wings engine bay behind lights

corrosion present front crossmember , front chassis and bottom offside inner wheel arch (lower)to rear of car. corrosion also present floor to sill and in boot floor

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 25 May 2010 96,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion prescent frin inner wings

tyres cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion prescent under bonnet nearside also both front chassis

Pass 29 May 2008 91,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 85,559 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs scored †

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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D27 SHE is a 1987 Renault R9 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 76,419 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 D27 SHE, 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 39 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D27 SHE is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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