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B621 YYB

1985 Renault R18

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

631,112 mi
Last recorded631,112 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB621 YYB
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 631,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 242,094 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 242,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2006 318,168 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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B621 YYB is a 1985 Renault R18 in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B621 YYB, 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 B621 YYB registered?

B621 YYB is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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