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E457 WTM

1987 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 WTM
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,684 miles

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

slight play in steering rack and feels fairly rough in operation

Fail 26 Oct 2005 82,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E457 WTM is a 1987 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E457 WTM, 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 E457 WTM registered?

E457 WTM is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E457 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 WTM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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