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NYL 310Y

1983 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYL 310Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,845 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,843 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 106,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,619 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 106,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,833 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 105,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,059 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,662 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,943 miles

exhaust mountings require changing

front hubs require ajustment

rear hubs require adjustment

Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,143 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,314 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 87,965 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,844 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 85,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 82,644 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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NYL 310Y is a 1983 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1983 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 NYL 310Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYL 310Y registered?

NYL 310Y is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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