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DJB 312K

1971 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,283 mi
Last recorded4,283 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 312K
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 4,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 4,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 3,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 3,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 2,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 2,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 2,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 1,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 1,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 1,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 97,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,860 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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DJB 312K is a 1971 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DJB 312K, 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 55 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJB 312K registered?

DJB 312K is a 1971 Renault R4, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is DJB 312K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJB 312K shows 20 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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