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F289 UDX

1997 Renault R9

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,013 mi
Last recorded247,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 UDX
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 247,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion holes in floor both sides front but not within a perscribed area would advise treatment

Pass 11 Aug 2008 240,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 228,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 228,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle has been heavily repaired and undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2006 212,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 212,517 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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F289 UDX is a 1997 Renault R9 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F289 UDX, 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 29 years old, this Renault R9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F289 UDX is a 1997 Renault R9, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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