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B364 RLJ

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,419 mi
Last recorded40,419 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB364 RLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 40,419 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Surface corrosion to most suspension components

Fail 5 May 2022 40,419 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Surface corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,155 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner most bushes both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 40,106 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner most bushes both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,906 miles

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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B364 RLJ is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B364 RLJ, 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 B364 RLJ registered?

B364 RLJ is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 18 December 1984.

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