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B164 PFX

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 PFX
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 116,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,051 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 11,605 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND O/SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,438 miles

ELECTRICAL CHARGING RATE FLUCTUATES AT TIMES

O/SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

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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B164 PFX is a 1984 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B164 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B164 PFX registered?

B164 PFX is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is B164 PFX safe to buy?

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