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A160 JSO

1983 Renault R18

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,153 mi
Last recorded33,153 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Renault R1876,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 JSO
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 31,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,604 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,601 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,598 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,590 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2006 31,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault R18?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
946
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
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A160 JSO is a 1983 Renault R18 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R18 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A160 JSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R18 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A160 JSO registered?

A160 JSO is a 1983 Renault R18, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A160 JSO safe to buy?

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