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MJ18 LAY

2018 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Koleos42,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 LAY
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 91,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 91,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack ends have play

Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,846 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 24,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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MJ18 LAY is a 2018 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2018 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 42,616 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 Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ18 LAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Renault Koleos is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ18 LAY registered?

MJ18 LAY is a 2018 Renault Koleos, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is MJ18 LAY safe to buy?

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