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E999 ECJ

1987 Renault R9

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R976,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 ECJ
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front door pillar holed

slight play in nearside front road wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2009 99,839 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front door pillar holed

slight play in nearside front road wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,859 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2008 98,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 97,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion at front of offside outer sill but not in prescribed area

corrosion at rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,254 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in offside front sill

slight blow from front exhaust pipe joint

slight cracks in both front flexi brake hoses

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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E999 ECJ is a 1987 Renault R9 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E999 ECJ, 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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E999 ECJ is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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