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AF770DX

1983 Renault R4

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,856 mi
Last recorded90,856 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF770DX
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF770DX is a 1983 Renault R4 in Grey with a 1,108cc 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 AF770DX, 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 AF770DX registered?

AF770DX is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 24 February 1983.

Is AF770DX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF770DX shows 2 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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