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E798 WWL

1987 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,720 mi
Last recorded80,720 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 WWL
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,720 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 78,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 77,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E798 WWL is a 1987 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E798 WWL, 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 E798 WWL registered?

E798 WWL is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E798 WWL safe to buy?

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