Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto (2018)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2018 Alpine A110 Première Edition Auto proves more reliable than the UK average, with an 85.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, and only 8.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure. This is a genuinely well-screwed-together car for its age and price point.

At just over 12,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been pampered rather than thrashed, which partly explains the strong reliability picture. With an average of 0.38 failures and 1.4 advisories per test, owners should expect minor wear items but nothing systemic—however, before committing to purchase, request the full MOT history to confirm that low advisory count is consistent across years, as a pristine example now might hide neglect later.

We have limited data for the 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 4.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 6k–21k

For context

These stats describe 132 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	129	85.5%	0.39

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,361

typical

6,323

low mileage

21,006

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto vehicles fall between 6,323 and 21,006 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,323 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,323–21,006 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Autos sit.

⚠ Over 28,358 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Alpine A110 Premiere Edition Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 116 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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