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WJK 130T

1979 Renault R18

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,070 mi
Last recorded127,070 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJK 130T
MakeRenault
ModelR18
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 125,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 124,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 123,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 121,295 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 121,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,192 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 120,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 120,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 118,710 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 115,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 113,308 miles

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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WJK 130T is a 1979 Renault R18 in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJK 130T, 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 WJK 130T registered?

WJK 130T is a 1979 Renault R18, first registered on 3 March 1979.

Is WJK 130T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJK 130T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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