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E36 UGN

1987 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 UGN
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,045 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,936 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,641 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,640 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,027 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E36 UGN is a 1987 Renault R9 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E36 UGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E36 UGN registered?

E36 UGN is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E36 UGN safe to buy?

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