MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Renault R4?
Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B251 ARL is a 1984 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 B251 ARL, 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 B251 ARL registered?
B251 ARL is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 3 October 1984.
Is B251 ARL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B251 ARL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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