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B623 WYF

1984 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB623 WYF
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 58,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 518,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,420 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,168 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,810 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,404 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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B623 WYF is a 1984 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 B623 WYF, 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 B623 WYF registered?

B623 WYF is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B623 WYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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