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HOT 209X

1982 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Renault R1876,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 209X
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neasrside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,209 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,431 miles

1)rear seat belts not fitted (n.a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HOT 209X is a 1982 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 76,205 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 HOT 209X, 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 44 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOT 209X registered?

HOT 209X is a 1982 Renault R18, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is HOT 209X safe to buy?

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