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TYJ 638X

1982 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,004 mi
Last recorded42,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Renault R494,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 638X
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,004 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 42,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor corroding

n/s/r inner front arch corroding

o/s/r arch/bumper damaged

rear cross member corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor corroding

n/s/r inner front arch corroding

o/s/r arch/bumper damaged

rear cross member corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

o/s/r arch and bumper damaged

rear cross member corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor corroding corroding

n/s/r inner front arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 38,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,177 miles

Advise o/s/f torsion bar weak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f torsion bar weak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,137 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,132 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounts spliting

o/s/door mirror slight deteriation

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,926 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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TYJ 638X is a 1982 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 94,072 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 TYJ 638X, 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 44 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYJ 638X registered?

TYJ 638X is a 1982 Renault R4, first registered on 26 May 1982.

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