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APL 388Y

1983 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,472 mi
Last recorded62,472 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 388Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,472 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

underbody badly corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 15 Mar 2010 62,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

underbody badly corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

extensive welding carried out underside

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r parking brake and service brake low

Fail 7 Oct 2006 60,539 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,539 miles

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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APL 388Y 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 66.7%.

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 APL 388Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APL 388Y?

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What year was APL 388Y registered?

APL 388Y is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is APL 388Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 388Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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