MOT reliability
Renault R18
134 vehicles · 745 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 134 Renault R18 vehicles and 745 completed MOT tests, the Renault R18 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,867 miles.
134
Vehicles
745
MOT tests
5,075
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault R18 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault R18 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Renault R18 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | 17 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (122), Diesel (12)
Most common Renault R18 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault R18 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (18 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (18 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (16 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (16 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (16 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (15 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (14 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (13 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (13 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (13 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (12 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Renault R18 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 165,809 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 119,817 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1986 | 4 | 28 | 68% | 81,512 |
| 1985 | 33 | 155 | 74% | 97,697 |
| 1984 | 38 | 232 | 73% | 156,155 |
| 1983 | 29 | 155 | 66% | 90,043 |
| 1982 | 12 | 61 | 77% | 98,970 |
| 1981 | 5 | 36 | 83% | 89,259 |
| 1980 | 5 | 32 | 84% | 42,039 |
| 1979 | 5 | 40 | 80% | 80,341 |
Renault R18 reliability FAQ
Across 134 Renault R18 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault R18 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Fuel pipe/s corroded; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Renault R18 in our data has covered around
109,867 miles.
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