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D956 PVU

1987 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 PVU
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,649 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

spare tyre partially deflated

Fail 4 Dec 2009 62,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

spare tyre partially deflated

nearside front tread wall badly cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,925 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,749 miles

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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D956 PVU is a 1987 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D956 PVU, 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 D956 PVU registered?

D956 PVU is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D956 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D956 PVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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