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C346 KGH

1986 Renault R18

Green Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,576 mi
Last recorded123,576 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 KGH
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 123,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,571 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,337 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing somes signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2013 122,511 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,267 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2012 122,267 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 121,558 miles

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2011 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 121,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of the vehicle has been heavily patched and undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2009 120,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front arch holed outside of prescribed area

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 119,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 112,720 miles

1- both front wing corroded † †2-battery tray corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C346 KGH is a 1986 Renault R18 in Green with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C346 KGH, 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 40 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C346 KGH is a 1986 Renault R18, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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