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MKK 794P

1976 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 Renault R476,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKK 794P
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,751 miles

Rear Nearside and offside Flexible brake hoses covered in under seal

Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Nearside and offside Flexible brake hoses covered in under seal

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake flexible hoses covered with under seal

Pass 28 May 2015 34,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,205 miles

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24%

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders staring to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 26,138 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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MKK 794P is a 1976 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,758 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 MKK 794P, 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 50 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MKK 794P is a 1976 Renault R4, first registered on 6 February 1976.

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