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A449 FPN

1984 Renault R18

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,213 mi
Last recorded116,213 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 FPN
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,213 miles

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

nearside front chassis out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 109,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 103,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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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A449 FPN is a 1984 Renault R18 in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 97,011 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 A449 FPN, 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 42 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A449 FPN registered?

A449 FPN is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 20 June 1984.

Is A449 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A449 FPN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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