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SEC 715V

1980 Renault R4

Green Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Renault R484,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 715V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor panels patch repaired

inner sill box sections corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,850 miles

floor corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,856 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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SEC 715V is a 1980 Renault R4 in Green with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SEC 715V, 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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What year was SEC 715V registered?

SEC 715V is a 1980 Renault R4, first registered on 20 February 1980.

Is SEC 715V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEC 715V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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