MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A638 WNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A638 WNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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