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D578 UJN

1987 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,808 mi
Last recorded76,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 UJN
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,808 miles

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated/in poor condition.

n/s mirror glass missing.

n/s/f doorcorroded/holed.

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked/holed.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated/in poor condition.

n/s mirror glass missing.

n/s/f doorcorroded/holed.

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked/holed.

o/s washer jet missing.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 73,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nsf mirror / osr chassis rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 68,693 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D578 UJN is a 1987 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D578 UJN, 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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D578 UJN is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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