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1754RP17

1980 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,455 mi
Last recorded185,455 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Renault R484,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1754RP17
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 185,455 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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1754RP17 is a 1980 Renault R4 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,800 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 1754RP17, 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 46 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1754RP17 registered?

1754RP17 is a 1980 Renault R4, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is 1754RP17 safe to buy?

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