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WNH 312W

1981 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Renault R459,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNH 312W
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,093 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint steering / suspension swivel - and dust cover split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,632 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tryres have slight perrishing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,308 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 32,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2006 28,150 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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WNH 312W is a 1981 Renault R4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNH 312W, 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

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What year was WNH 312W registered?

WNH 312W is a 1981 Renault R4, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is WNH 312W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNH 312W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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