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B235 KNP

1985 Renault R18

Blue Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2005
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB235 KNP
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2005 98,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 98,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls split to cords but not at 25mm in length.

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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B235 KNP is a 1985 Renault R18 in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B235 KNP, 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 B235 KNP registered?

B235 KNP is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B235 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B235 KNP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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