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A185 BNH

1984 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,516 mi
Last recorded142,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 BNH
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 142,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 142,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 142,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 137,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 137,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 132,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 129,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 123,980 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 123,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 119,123 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2011 119,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2010 114,266 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 114,172 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2009 110,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slightly weak

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 May 2008 107,456 miles

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

both handbrake cables deteriorating

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 May 2008 107,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both handbrake cables deteriorating

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2007 105,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,295 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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A185 BNH is a 1984 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1984 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,132 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 A185 BNH, 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 42 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A185 BNH registered?

A185 BNH is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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