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A604 SKM

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,886 mi
Last recorded41,886 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA604 SKM
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 41,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 41,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,774 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,590 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 37,590 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,835 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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A604 SKM is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A604 SKM, 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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A604 SKM is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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