MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both handbrake cables deteriorating
brake pipes starting to corrode
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
How Reliable is the Renault R4?
Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A185 BNH safe to buy?
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