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A44 FPL

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA44 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,364 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,006 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,006 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,850 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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A44 FPL is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A44 FPL, 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 A44 FPL registered?

A44 FPL is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A44 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A44 FPL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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