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LUE 263P

1975 Renault R4

Bronze Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,664 mi
Last recorded34,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUE 263P
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,664 miles

Nearside Front Cut in side wall but not to cords

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 34,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Cut in side wall but not to cords

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 34,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan past welding repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded out side of a prescribed area

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,696 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,586 miles

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

corrosion present underside

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,583 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion present underside

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,139 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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LUE 263P is a 1975 Renault R4 in Bronze with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LUE 263P, 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.

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LUE 263P is a 1975 Renault R4, first registered on 1 December 1975.

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