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B36 DFE

1984 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,912 mi
Last recorded49,912 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB36 DFE
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,605 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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B36 DFE is a 1984 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B36 DFE, 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 B36 DFE registered?

B36 DFE is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 3 December 1984.

Is B36 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B36 DFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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