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UTN 33Y

1983 Renault R18

Silver Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Renault R1876,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTN 33Y
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,996 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 75,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,912 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 75,500 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,724 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,557 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering lock inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,246 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at front

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,940 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

fuel cap incomplete (but seals)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,886 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside drive shaft noisey???

slight leak rad lower hose

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,886 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside drive shaft noisey???

slight leak rad lower hose

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,582 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front chassis outriggers hole

rad low hose leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2008 73,577 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front chassis outriggers hole

rad low hose leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,063 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes perishing, front and rear

both sides front chassis outriggers corroded ,holed and weakened outside of prescribed areas

rear axle beam corroding in places

slight corrosion to both fuel metal pipes at engine end

slight play in handbrake lever pivot

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,925 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front chassis outriggers corroded at jacking points

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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UTN 33Y is a 1983 Renault R18 in Silver with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UTN 33Y, 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.

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What year was UTN 33Y registered?

UTN 33Y is a 1983 Renault R18, first registered on 28 May 1983.

Is UTN 33Y safe to buy?

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