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A833 LJT

1984 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,643 mi
Last recorded67,643 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 LJT
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 67,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,091 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside boot floor area not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 66,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock area , inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ area behind lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker encroaching 11mm margin around letters (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside boot floor area not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,926 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,237 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,233 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,204 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,159 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,356 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,715 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A833 LJT is a 1984 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A833 LJT, 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 A833 LJT registered?

A833 LJT is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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The MOT history for A833 LJT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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