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F898 GAL

1988 Renault R9

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault R981,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 GAL
MakeRenault
ModelR9
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,497 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 117,496 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 115,940 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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F898 GAL is a 1988 Renault R9 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F898 GAL, 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 F898 GAL registered?

F898 GAL is a 1988 Renault R9, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F898 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F898 GAL 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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