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B129 RDL

1984 Renault R4

Beige Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,298 mi
Last recorded94,298 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB129 RDL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 92,842 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam bad earth? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,505 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,502 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,544 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B129 RDL is a 1984 Renault R4 in Beige with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B129 RDL, 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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B129 RDL is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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