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PGC 833K

1971 Renault R4

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,355 mi
Last recorded5,355 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 833K
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 5,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front tie bar bushes deteriorating and cracking

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

poor quality welding to floor pan

Fail 23 Oct 2019 5,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front tie bar bushes deteriorating and cracking

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

poor quality welding to floor pan

Fail 25 Jul 2019 5,354 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE IS OUT OF SHAPE ON TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL STARTING TO CRACK/DETERIORATE

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES ARE CRACKING /DETERIORATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POOR QUALITY WELDING TO FLOOR PAN

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKES POOR (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 5,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2006 3,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PGC 833K is a 1971 Renault R4 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGC 833K, 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 55 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGC 833K is a 1971 Renault R4, first registered on 25 November 1971.

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