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OTL 180Y

1983 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,733 mi
Last recorded122,733 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 180Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 122,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,037 miles

outer handbrake cables split

rear wheel alignment out

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer handbrake cables split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake outer cables split

Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake outer cables split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,647 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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OTL 180Y is a 1983 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OTL 180Y, 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 OTL 180Y registered?

OTL 180Y is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is OTL 180Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTL 180Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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