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EYJ 131V

1979 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Renault R452,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYJ 131V
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,953 miles

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

both headlamp images poor

fuel cap seal is cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2025 52,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure runner fixing loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

both headlamp images poor

fuel cap seal is cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,875 miles

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Front seat fixings not fully tight allowing seat to move slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp images slightly fuzzy

Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open from inside

Offside Front seat fixings not fully tight allowing seat to move slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp images slightly fuzzy

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,741 miles

Nearside front door difficult to open from the inside

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

Fail 8 Dec 2021 52,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside front door difficult to open from the inside

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,695 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,652 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank drain bung damp but not leaking during test

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Dec 2019 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking load compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank drain bung damp but not leaking during test

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,467 miles

oil leak

Nearside stop light slightly discoloured

Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside

slight dampness around the rear brake load valve

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,540 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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EYJ 131V is a 1979 Renault R4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EYJ 131V, 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 EYJ 131V registered?

EYJ 131V is a 1979 Renault R4, first registered on 8 October 1979.

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The MOT history for EYJ 131V shows 12 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.

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