MOT Status
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52,953 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Nearside front door difficult to open from the inside
Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside
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
Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside
Oil leak, but not excessive
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
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
oil leak
Nearside stop light slightly discoloured
Offside Front door difficult to open from the inside
slight dampness around the rear brake load valve
How Reliable is the Renault R4?
Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EYJ 131V safe to buy?
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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