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A678 VRL

1983 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,529 miles

Hole In O/S Rear Body

Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hole In O/S Rear Body

Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,197 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,197 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 105,479 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A678 VRL is a 1983 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A678 VRL, 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 A678 VRL registered?

A678 VRL is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A678 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A678 VRL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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