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A342 CMO

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,645 mi
Last recorded48,645 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA342 CMO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 47,652 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,630 miles

car has been under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,466 miles

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,591 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,551 miles

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover has small split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 44,081 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,737 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,792 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,036 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,061 miles

o/s/ suspension low

Fail 5 May 2006 36,025 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

O/S/F supension height low under load. †Uneven front tyre wear.

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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A342 CMO is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A342 CMO, 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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A342 CMO is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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