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CVT 730Y

1983 Renault R18

Gold Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Renault R1876,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 730Y
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 125,708 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 125,703 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 124,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 124,423 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 123,358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 123,358 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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CVT 730Y is a 1983 Renault R18 in Gold with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,826 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 CVT 730Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVT 730Y registered?

CVT 730Y is a 1983 Renault R18, first registered on 10 February 1983.

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