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E812 KDP

1988 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,402 mi
Last recorded167,402 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R486,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 KDP
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 166,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 166,470 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 165,716 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 165,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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E812 KDP is a 1988 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 86,366 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 E812 KDP, 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 38 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E812 KDP registered?

E812 KDP is a 1988 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E812 KDP safe to buy?

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