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A308 HRK

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA308 HRK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,732 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 94,592 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,824 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 91,823 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,831 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front tye worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front tye worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 81,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,263 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S headlamp slight chip, N/S/F tyre outer edge worn 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,812 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,228 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

Pass 10 Sep 2005 79,668 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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A308 HRK 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 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 A308 HRK, 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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A308 HRK is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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