MOT reliability
Renault 18
29 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Renault 18 vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Renault 18 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,843 miles.
29
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
2,140
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault 18 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault 18 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure1%
Renault 18 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20), Diesel (9)
Most common Renault 18 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 18 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
Renault 18 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 43,558 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 68,867 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 83,143 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 125,973 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 104,500 |
| 1984 | 7 | 27 | 56% | 134,062 |
| 1983 | 9 | 19 | 79% | 85,729 |
| 1982 | 3 | 6 | 67% | 88,716 |
| 1981 | 3 | 9 | 56% | 71,745 |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 47,958 |
Renault 18 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Renault 18 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault 18 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Renault 18 in our data has covered around
93,843 miles.
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