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B116 XHM

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 XHM
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 87,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front engine mounting loose on bobbin

Offside Front engine mounting bracket nut missing off bolt

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 25 May 2017 83,495 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2017 83,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lhd headlights fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lhd headlights fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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B116 XHM is a 1985 Renault R4 in White 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 B116 XHM, 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 B116 XHM registered?

B116 XHM is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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