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NYC 412P

1976 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

698 mi
Last recorded698 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1976 Renault R476,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 412P
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2013 698 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,428 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 98,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,037 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 98,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 96,016 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise/rear cross member corrosion

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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NYC 412P is a 1976 Renault R4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYC 412P, 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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NYC 412P is a 1976 Renault R4, first registered on 29 January 1976.

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