MOT reliability
Renault R9
452 vehicles · 2,303 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 452 Renault R9 vehicles and 2,303 completed MOT tests, the Renault R9 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,409 miles.
452
Vehicles
2,303
MOT tests
2,383
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault R9 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault R9 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Renault R9 pass rate by age
How the Renault R9's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | 45 | 64% |
| 18 | 204 | 64% |
| 19 | 231 | 66% |
| 20 | 216 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (446), Diesel (6)
Most common Renault R9 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault R9 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (91 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (88 times)
- Oil leak (87 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (79 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (66 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (62 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (61 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (59 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (59 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (56 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (50 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (50 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (47 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (43 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (43 times)
Renault R9 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 247,013 |
| 1989 | 2 | 8 | 62% | 73,769 |
| 1988 | 124 | 511 | 68% | 87,418 |
| 1987 | 100 | 587 | 69% | 86,138 |
| 1986 | 69 | 296 | 64% | 88,942 |
| 1985 | 35 | 183 | 67% | 73,623 |
| 1984 | 31 | 141 | 67% | 69,787 |
| 1983 | 53 | 377 | 67% | 70,434 |
| 1982 | 37 | 194 | 66% | 75,460 |
Renault R9 reliability FAQ
Across 452 Renault R9 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault R9 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Oil leak.
The typical Renault R9 in our data has covered around
82,409 miles.
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