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MSL 419X

1982 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1982 Renault R494,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 419X
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,699 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 89,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MSL 419X is a 1982 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSL 419X, 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.

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What year was MSL 419X registered?

MSL 419X is a 1982 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is MSL 419X safe to buy?

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