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OKM 648W

1981 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

64,897 mi
Last recorded64,897 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKM 648W
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal key areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 64,159 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,330 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,167 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,163 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,679 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,657 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,653 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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OKM 648W is a 1981 Renault R4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1981 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 59,190 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 OKM 648W, 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 45 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OKM 648W is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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