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A638 WNL

1984 Renault R18

Black Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Renault R1897,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 WNL
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 134,101 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 132,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 131,116 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 131,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 130,300 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 130,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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A638 WNL is a 1984 Renault R18 in Black with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A638 WNL, 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 A638 WNL registered?

A638 WNL is a 1984 Renault R18, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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