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C691 GPU

1985 Renault R18

Green Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R1879,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC691 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 105,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,806 miles

Corosion in N/S/R & O/S/R wheel arches.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,300 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,543 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 94,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 89,697 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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C691 GPU is a 1985 Renault R18 in Green with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C691 GPU, 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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C691 GPU is a 1985 Renault R18, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C691 GPU safe to buy?

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