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A461 WGN

1984 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA461 WGN
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,786 miles

offside and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,873 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side and near side front torsion bar bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,839 miles

o/s/f suspension height low

Fail 7 Oct 2009 81,837 miles

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

o/s/f suspension height low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,969 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,495 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,495 miles

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

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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A461 WGN is a 1984 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A461 WGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A461 WGN registered?

A461 WGN is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A461 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A461 WGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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