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B898 OVU

1984 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,293 mi
Last recorded30,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB898 OVU
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,924 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 29,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,930 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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B898 OVU is a 1984 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B898 OVU, 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 B898 OVU registered?

B898 OVU is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 2 August 1984.

Is B898 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B898 OVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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