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B27 FSE

1985 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,035 mi
Last recorded140,035 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 FSE
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 140,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 140,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2005 135,878 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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B27 FSE is a 1985 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B27 FSE, 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 B27 FSE registered?

B27 FSE is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B27 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 FSE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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