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LTA 461P

1975 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,232 mi
Last recorded68,232 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTA 461P
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,232 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose Backplate insecure. (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Floor area corroded and holed.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust noisy

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust noisy

nearside front tyre slightly perished

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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LTA 461P is a 1975 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LTA 461P, 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 LTA 461P registered?

LTA 461P is a 1975 Renault R4, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is LTA 461P safe to buy?

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