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B487 TEL

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB487 TEL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,336 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,100 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,100 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,027 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 78,027 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 77,952 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B487 TEL is a 1985 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B487 TEL, 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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B487 TEL is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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