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PTO 648W

1981 Renault R4

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 648W
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 151,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 151,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 150,755 miles

the underside and all components are covered with anticorrosion spray

Pass 22 Dec 2015 149,967 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 149,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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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PTO 648W is a 1981 Renault R4 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTO 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTO 648W registered?

PTO 648W is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PTO 648W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTO 648W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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