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B939 LLP

1984 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB939 LLP
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,071 miles

COOLING FAN N/W

CORRODED ON THE FRONT OF NEARSIDE SILL

FULL TANK FILLER NECK CORRODED

MEAN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 96,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

COOLING FAN N/W

CORRODED ON THE FRONT OF NEARSIDE SILL

FULL TANK FILLER NECK CORRODED

MEAN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 95,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes in poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion/hole on n/s/f inner sill

drivers door top hinge worn

fuel tank and pipes corroded

headlamp beam output and images deteriorated

several stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,558 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel corroded and fouling brake caliper

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes in poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion/hole on n/s/f inner sill

drivers door top hinge worn

fuel tank and pipes corroded

headlamp beam output and images deteriorated

several stone chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,433 miles

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,408 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 95,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to junction (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junction to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,818 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 94,818 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,670 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 94,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 94,071 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 94,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 93,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 93,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,698 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 93,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 93,423 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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B939 LLP is a 1984 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 B939 LLP, 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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B939 LLP is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 11 October 1984.

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