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A981 FBJ

1983 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,621 mi
Last recorded35,621 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA981 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,621 miles

2 x exhaust mountings broken. Exhaust secure.

N/S boot floor pan excessively corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,487 miles

both n/s exhaust mounts broken

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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A981 FBJ is a 1983 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A981 FBJ, 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 A981 FBJ registered?

A981 FBJ is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A981 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A981 FBJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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