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A951 XMF

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,452 mi
Last recorded91,452 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA951 XMF
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,441 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,769 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,323 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 86,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,055 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 78,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 78,802 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A951 XMF is a 1984 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A951 XMF, 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 A951 XMF registered?

A951 XMF is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 23 February 1984.

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