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FLE 733Y

1982 Renault R4

Beige Petrol 1128cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Renault R494,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 733Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,128cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 141,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,522 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,277 miles

Hazard light inoperative (Pre 1986)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 139,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FLE 733Y is a 1982 Renault R4 in Beige with a 1,128cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 94,072 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 FLE 733Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLE 733Y registered?

FLE 733Y is a 1982 Renault R4, first registered on 29 November 1982.

Is FLE 733Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 733Y shows 9 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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