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412QU87

1983 Renault R4

Beige Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration412QU87
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

suspension ride heights uneven

Fail 28 May 2016 143,694 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

suspension ride heights uneven

How Reliable is the Renault R4?

Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 277
position lamp(s) not working 266
fog lamp not working 175
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 160
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412QU87 is a 1983 Renault R4 in Beige with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 89,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 412QU87, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R4 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 412QU87 registered?

412QU87 is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is 412QU87 safe to buy?

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