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HKJ 281L

1973 Renault R4

Green Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 281L
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,512 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 49,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,391 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 49,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 49,318 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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HKJ 281L is a 1973 Renault R4 in Green with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HKJ 281L, 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 53 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKJ 281L registered?

HKJ 281L is a 1973 Renault R4, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is HKJ 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKJ 281L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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