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FCJ 663W

1981 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,214 mi
Last recorded61,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 663W
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working full of water (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,503 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 60,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,089 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN SUSPENSION JOINTS , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,089 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK WORN , SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

next to last exhaust rubber starting to split

rear bump stop bolt threads not through nylock

slight play in both steering rack inner ends

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 58,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 58,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lower efforts to o/s rear service and park brakes

small amount of movement to steering rack

underside floor areas show heavy rust

Fail 24 Mar 2006 58,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hand-brake cable not in support bracket.

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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FCJ 663W is a 1981 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1981 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 59,190 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 FCJ 663W, 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 45 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCJ 663W registered?

FCJ 663W is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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