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GDC 422L

1972 Renault R4

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDC 422L
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 53,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 52,654 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 52,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 51,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 51,716 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,560 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 8 May 2009 49,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,159 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 46,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 46,136 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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GDC 422L is a 1972 Renault R4 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDC 422L, 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 54 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDC 422L registered?

GDC 422L is a 1972 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is GDC 422L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDC 422L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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