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B444 BGT

1984 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 BGT
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 141,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 134,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,135 miles

o/s/f susp. height low

o/s/r radius arm bush poor

Fail 11 Aug 2009 132,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r radius arm bush poor

o/s/f suspension height low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 128,440 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 125,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,579 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 123,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight rust on nearside front floor pan

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 16 May 2006 123,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Although lock to lock tyre clearance is satisfactory, there is evidence that the nearside front tyre rubs on the body due to slight damage.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Rear number plate cracked

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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B444 BGT is a 1984 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B444 BGT, 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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B444 BGT is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 19 December 1984.

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