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J921 PKK

1991 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Renault R4109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 PKK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,374 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,583 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front to back brake pipe starting to get corroded

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch starting to get corroded

o/s & n/s/f sill to floor corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,077 miles

NSF floor to sill corroded

OS & NSR wheel arches corroded

Track Rod End bolts perished

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,315 miles

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

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

o/s & n/s/r wheel arches corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

o/s & n/s/r wheel arches corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to wear

o/s & n/s/r wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2013 57,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

o/s & n/s/r wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,487 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 48,782 miles

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

hand brake cables insecure

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,782 miles

hand brake cables insecure

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,874 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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J921 PKK is a 1991 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 J921 PKK, 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 35 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J921 PKK is a 1991 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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