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A979 LNX

1984 Renault R18

Red Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,381 mi
Last recorded49,381 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,148 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,283 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank has corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf nsr osr brake pipes slightly corroded

rear lamps slightly damaged

sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2008
Fail 14 Oct 2008

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,164 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,165 miles

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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A979 LNX is a 1984 Renault R18 in Red with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A979 LNX, 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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A979 LNX is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 6 June 1984.

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