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JLS 840V

1980 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,911 mi
Last recorded22,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Renault R484,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 840V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,444 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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JLS 840V is a 1980 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,800 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 JLS 840V, 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 46 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLS 840V registered?

JLS 840V is a 1980 Renault R4, first registered on 20 June 1980.

Is JLS 840V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 840V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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