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WBB 337Y

1983 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,872 mi
Last recorded97,872 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 337Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 95,707 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 95,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 93,951 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 93,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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WBB 337Y is a 1983 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 WBB 337Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBB 337Y registered?

WBB 337Y is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 27 June 1983.

Is WBB 337Y safe to buy?

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