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D786 GTC

1987 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,766 mi
Last recorded43,766 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 GTC
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding very slightly

washers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded - stains on tank possible seepage - no leaks found during test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank looks like it has been leaking !!!

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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D786 GTC is a 1987 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D786 GTC, 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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What year was D786 GTC registered?

D786 GTC is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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