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REN 18T

1984 Renault R18

Black Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,281 mi
Last recorded217,281 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREN 18T
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 217,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 216,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 212,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 208,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 202,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty in places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre is old and worn unevenly.

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Suspension arms etc and parts of underbody are rusty.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 202,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty in places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre is old and worn unevenly.

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Suspension arms etc and parts of underbody are rusty.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 199,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system is very rusty in places.

surface rust on some brake pipes.

suspension arms etc and underbody rusty in places.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 199,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire under floor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system very rusty in places.

surface rust on some brake pipes.

suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is very old and cracking on tread.

suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 187,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread,no cords visible yet.

suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 182,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread.

suspension arms etc are getting rusty.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 178,884 miles

the exhaust system is rusty in places

the suspension is rusty in places

Fail 17 Jul 2014 178,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

check pads for wear

the exhaust system is rusty in places

the offside washer is not spraying well

the suspension is rusty in places

Pass 19 Jun 2013 174,537 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 171,092 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe corroded

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 167,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 163,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 159,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 155,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 151,359 miles

n/side front bottom ball joint some free play

o/side rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 147,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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REN 18T is a 1984 Renault R18 in Black with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Renault R18 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 97,011 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 REN 18T, 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 42 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REN 18T registered?

REN 18T is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is REN 18T safe to buy?

The MOT history for REN 18T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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