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A21 JRF

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JRF
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 74,438 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill/floor seat cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive poor previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,400 miles

underside corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

underside corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,469 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,458 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,794 miles

floor corroded offside front

Fail 22 May 2013 71,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

floor corroded offside front

Fail 23 May 2012 71,276 miles

Battery insecure

Both headlights have tape fitted to correct aims

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

Front offside brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Sign of nearside bottom ball joint securing bolt rubbing on hub on full lock

corrosion to rear load area not in prescribed area

corrsion to offside floor pan not in prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2012 71,276 miles

Battery insecure

Both headlights have tape fitted to correct aims

Front offside brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Sign of nearside bottom ball joint securing bolt rubbing on hub on full lock

corrosion to rear load area not in prescribed area

corrsion to offside floor pan not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

Rear floor corroded and holed very weak but not in a prescribed area.

Windscreen damaged not in the swept area.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,860 miles

n/s wiper rubber slightly deteriated.

o/s front floor corner corroded but outside prescibed area.

o/s of windsceen cracked but outside wiper arc at present.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,551 miles

Brake pipes recently coated.

Front sub-frame corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside load area floor corroded, not considered excessive.

Play at steering column, not considered excessive.

Windscreen damage (offside) outside swept area.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front sub-frame corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside rear load area floor corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,457 miles

Front brake flexible hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front shock absorbers leakig slightly, still working well.

Load area floor excessively corroded & holed (offside rear), not prescribed area.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,391 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake flexible hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front shock absorbers leakig slightly, still working well.

Load area floor excessively corroded & holed (offside rear), not prescribed area.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis leg

Fail 16 Oct 2007 66,044 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion on n/s/r wheel arches

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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A21 JRF is a 1984 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A21 JRF, 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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A21 JRF is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 11 January 1984.

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