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B294 RHP

1985 Renault R18

Red Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB294 RHP
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,877 miles

underside rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,962 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded in places

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,418 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

underbody corrotion thin in places

Fail 21 Feb 2013 95,400 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 91,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 89,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,674 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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B294 RHP is a 1985 Renault R18 in Red with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B294 RHP, 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 B294 RHP registered?

B294 RHP is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B294 RHP safe to buy?

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