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F617 OTA

1989 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,534 mi
Last recorded163,534 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R4159,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 163,534 miles

slight play o/s/f rack

Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,926 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 158,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 158,840 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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F617 OTA is a 1989 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 159,617 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 F617 OTA, 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 37 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F617 OTA registered?

F617 OTA is a 1989 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F617 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F617 OTA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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