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B984 NLM

1985 Renault R18

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 NLM
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,970 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,118 miles

Sidewalls on both front tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,802 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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B984 NLM is a 1985 Renault R18 in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B984 NLM, 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 B984 NLM registered?

B984 NLM is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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