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MDL 984W

1981 Renault R18

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 984W
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 47,308 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in front part of offside outer sill

corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,417 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside outer doorsill has corrosion at the front end

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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MDL 984W is a 1981 Renault R18 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDL 984W, 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 45 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDL 984W registered?

MDL 984W is a 1981 Renault R18, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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The MOT history for MDL 984W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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