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A617 KEA

1984 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 KEA
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 114,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,136 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 114,136 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 113,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 113,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A617 KEA is a 1984 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A617 KEA, 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 A617 KEA registered?

A617 KEA is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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