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F659 LRS

1988 Renault R9

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 LRS
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,256 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 92,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 90,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 90,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 89,127 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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F659 LRS is a 1988 Renault R9 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 F659 LRS, 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 38 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F659 LRS registered?

F659 LRS is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F659 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F659 LRS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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