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B108 YRN

1985 Renault R18

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

331,938 mi
Last recorded331,938 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 YRN
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 331,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010
Fail 18 Aug 2010

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,556 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,918 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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B108 YRN is a 1985 Renault R18 in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 79,571 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 B108 YRN, 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 41 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B108 YRN registered?

B108 YRN is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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