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SOH 313R

1977 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

16,587 mi
Last recorded16,587 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 313R
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 16,587 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pedal anti -slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

drivers seat base deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2018 16,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 15,818 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

play in steering rack

steering and suspension boots deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 15,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

play in steering rack

steering and suspension boots deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 14,271 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 14,222 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 12,814 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 12,789 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.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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SOH 313R is a 1977 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 SOH 313R, 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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SOH 313R is a 1977 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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