MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the exhaust system is rusty in places
the suspension is rusty in places
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
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
n/side front bottom ball joint some free play
o/side rear wheel bearing worn
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault R18?
Based on 745 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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