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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.
Offside HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING.
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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.
lots of welding repairs back & front of car.
play in n/s steering rack drumstick.
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).
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NGK 785V registered?
NGK 785V is a 1979 Renault R18, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is NGK 785V safe to buy?
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