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PEV 564V

1980 Renault R4

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,774 mi
Last recorded24,774 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Renault R484,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEV 564V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 24,774 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 24,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,018 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING BUT EXHAUST SECURE.

FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS LEAKAGE,PIPE REPLACED.

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 24,018 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING BUT EXHAUST SECURE.

FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAKAGE,COULD BE OVERFLOW PIPE.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 23,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all tyres starting to perrish

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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PEV 564V is a 1980 Renault R4 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,800 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 PEV 564V, 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 46 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PEV 564V is a 1980 Renault R4, first registered on 14 July 1980.

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