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DBB 329V

1980 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Renault R484,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 329V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,767 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear doors difficult to open from inside

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,446 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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DBB 329V is a 1980 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,800 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 DBB 329V, 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 46 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBB 329V registered?

DBB 329V is a 1980 Renault R4, first registered on 17 March 1980.

Is DBB 329V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBB 329V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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