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B222 OLY

1985 Renault R18

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 OLY
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 89,525 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B222 OLY is a 1985 Renault R18 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 B222 OLY, 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 B222 OLY registered?

B222 OLY is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B222 OLY safe to buy?

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