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C40 OUF

1985 Renault R18

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 OUF
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,557 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

Offside rear lamp repaired with lens tape

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,438 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn uneven on edges.Offisde rear light repaired with tape.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn uneven on edges.Offisde rear light repaired with tape.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,387 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,243 miles

original advisory notice 184486716496 refers

Fail 16 Jan 2006 39,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear fog lamp repaired with tape

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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C40 OUF is a 1985 Renault R18 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C40 OUF, 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 C40 OUF registered?

C40 OUF is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C40 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 OUF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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