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A757 JLH

1984 Renault R4

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA757 JLH
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 76,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,533 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,533 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 71,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,307 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 70,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front brake discs coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,904 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 67,467 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 67,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (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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A757 JLH is a 1984 Renault R4 in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A757 JLH, 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 A757 JLH registered?

A757 JLH is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 8 February 1984.

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