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J398 LPX

1992 Renault R4

White Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,979 mi
Last recorded175,979 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Renault R4127,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 LPX
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 175,979 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 174,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly pitted

lower floor slightly holed and corroded

offside front and both nearside tyres cracked and perished

radiator /gear change mountings all loose

Fail 21 Oct 2017 174,873 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front and both nearside tyres cracked and perished

radiator /gear change mountings all loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 168,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and rear floor corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Oct 2013 167,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and rear floor corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Oct 2012 153,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 146,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 138,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 132,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 127,898 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 127,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 118,869 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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J398 LPX is a 1992 Renault R4 in White with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,897 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 J398 LPX, 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 34 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J398 LPX registered?

J398 LPX is a 1992 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J398 LPX safe to buy?

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