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GEL 625Y

1982 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Renault R494,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 625Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 142,265 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 142,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 138,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 138,691 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,436 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,436 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,221 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,221 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR ,NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Feb 2012 128,220 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR , REAR BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Jan 2012 128,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT WORN , ALL TYRES PERISHED , CORROSION IN PARTS OF FLOOR , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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GEL 625Y is a 1982 Renault R4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 94,072 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 GEL 625Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEL 625Y is a 1982 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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