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SKK 408R

1977 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 408R
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,389 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,262 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,262 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SKK 408R is a 1977 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKK 408R, 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 49 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKK 408R registered?

SKK 408R is a 1977 Renault R4, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SKK 408R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKK 408R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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