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KGC 4Y

1983 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 4Y
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 57,133 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,678 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,507 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,224 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall has age related cracking

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner wing rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,075 miles

o/s/front chassis slightly corroded 30cm with in lower suspension arm mount

o/s/rear tyre iner edge wearing low and over inflated

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,606 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2005 42,379 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KGC 4Y is a 1983 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 KGC 4Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGC 4Y registered?

KGC 4Y is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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