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B56 KPE

1984 Renault R18

Red Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 KPE
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,372 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B56 KPE is a 1984 Renault R18 in Red with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 97,011 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 B56 KPE, 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 42 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B56 KPE registered?

B56 KPE is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 3 September 1984.

Is B56 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B56 KPE 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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