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KYA 29Y

1983 Renault R18

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Renault R1876,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYA 29Y
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,009 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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KYA 29Y is a 1983 Renault R18 in Beige 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 KYA 29Y, 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 KYA 29Y registered?

KYA 29Y is a 1983 Renault R18, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is KYA 29Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYA 29Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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