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NGK 785V

1979 Renault R18

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,429 mi
Last recorded186,429 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 785V
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 186,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of pipe near silencer holed / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES GOING SOFT / PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS OLD PATCH REPAIRS.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 186,010 miles

Offside HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 185,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 184,912 miles

Corrosion all under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 184,179 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Corrosion all over vehicle

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 183,651 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corosion all areas

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 183,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 182,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 182,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 180,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2007 164,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

lots of welding repairs back & front of car.

play in n/s steering rack drumstick.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 164,471 miles

lots of welding repairs back & front of car.

play in n/s steering rack drumstick.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 149,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 149,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

extensive repairs to body (welding).

Pass 9 Dec 2005 141,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 141,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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NGK 785V is a 1979 Renault R18 in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGK 785V, 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 47 years old, this Renault R18 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NGK 785V is a 1979 Renault R18, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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