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PMT 175X

1981 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,883 mi
Last recorded39,883 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMT 175X
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,882 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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PMT 175X is a 1981 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PMT 175X, 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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What year was PMT 175X registered?

PMT 175X is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is PMT 175X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMT 175X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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