Renault 9td (1985)
1985 Renault 9td
CarHunch is tracking 167 1985 Renault 9td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Not a single one of the 167 Renault 9TDs in this dataset passed its MOT first time—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—and every vehicle in the cohort is diesel-powered. The zero pass rate is genuinely alarming and suggests these cars are either in extremely poor condition or the data reflects a sampling issue (perhaps only repeatedly-failed vehicles were recorded).
With no mileage data and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle, the dataset raises more questions than it answers, but the practical reality is clear: a 1985 Renault 9 is nearly 40 years old and finding one that passes MOT at all would be exceptionally rare. If you're considering one, assume you're buying a project car that will need significant work before it's road-legal again.
We have 167 1985 Renault 9td vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1985 Renault 9td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 166 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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