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ETH 511V

1979 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 852cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,503 mi
Last recorded32,503 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Renault R452,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 511V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine852cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,934 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 31,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low on effort (3.7.B.5b)

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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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ETH 511V is a 1979 Renault R4 in Blue with a 852cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 52,718 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 ETH 511V, 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 47 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETH 511V registered?

ETH 511V is a 1979 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ETH 511V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 511V shows 3 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 ETH 511V have outstanding finance?

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