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A4 UPG

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UPG
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 109,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 103,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 101,736 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 101,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rearfloor corroded

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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A4 UPG is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 87,375 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 A4 UPG, 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 41 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 UPG registered?

A4 UPG is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 27 November 1985.

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