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SVR 541W

1981 Renault R4

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 541W
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,565 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (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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SVR 541W is a 1981 Renault R4 in Green with a 850cc 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 SVR 541W, 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

How do I check the history of SVR 541W?

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What year was SVR 541W registered?

SVR 541W is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVR 541W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 541W 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.

Does SVR 541W have outstanding finance?

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