MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear foglamp loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear foglamp loose
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rust on top of the wings which are not within perscribed areas
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front lower ball joint bolts bent
N/S/R chassis corroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R4?
Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B261 TVJ is a 1985 Renault R4 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B261 TVJ, 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 B261 TVJ registered?
B261 TVJ is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 12 April 1985.
Is B261 TVJ safe to buy?
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