1983 Renault R4 1.1L Petrol · VJB 287Y
1983 Renault R4 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1983. Recorded mileage 83,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R4
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1108cc
VJB 287Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2022
- 83,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VJB 287Y Mileage History
- 30/11/202183,942 mi
- 06/06/202283,925 mi-17 mi
- 06/06/202283,925 mi
Average of roughly -33 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VJB 287Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Renault R4 (VJB 287Y) between November 2021 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corro”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /”.
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