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A402 LVG

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA402 LVG
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 36,830 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor perished

Pass 30 May 2015 35,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 35,289 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both bumpers removed

Pass 20 May 2014 35,178 miles

LIFT NOTED IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT.

Fail 14 May 2014 35,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LIFT NOTED IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f o/s/f eye bush casings rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f o/s/f eye bush casings rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,870 miles

both headlights slightly deteriorated// centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlights slightly deteriorated// centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,069 miles

both h/light reflectors rusty// n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,062 miles

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

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

both h/light reflectors rusty// n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play// o/s/r chassis becoming weak// both h/light reflectors rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,930 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,807 miles

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint// o/s track rod end gaiter split// front floor becoming weak// n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A402 LVG is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A402 LVG, 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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A402 LVG is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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