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A486 TBW

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,164 mi
Last recorded67,164 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 TBW
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,012 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 61,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,882 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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A486 TBW is a 1984 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A486 TBW, 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 A486 TBW registered?

A486 TBW is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A486 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A486 TBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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