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LFG 679P

1975 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFG 679P
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,209 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

bodywork starting to rust

front and rear inner wings starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

oil leak

rear wheel arches starting to rust

unerside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,553 miles

bodywork starting to rust

front inner wings starting to rust

under side of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,313 miles

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

both front headlamp reflectors starting to discolour/fade

floors repaired outside of prescribed areas

rear wheel arches/quarter panels rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp reflectors starting to discolour/fade

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

floors repaired outside of prescribed areas

nearside front handbrake performance slightly low

rear wheel arches/quarter panels rusty

steering rack slight play

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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LFG 679P is a 1975 Renault R4 in Blue 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 LFG 679P, 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 51 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFG 679P registered?

LFG 679P is a 1975 Renault R4, first registered on 12 November 1975.

Is LFG 679P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFG 679P 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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