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C184 TLK

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 TLK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSI RUNNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,162 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 57,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,850 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 May 2012 50,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 50,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 45,080 miles

both front upper suspension joints gaiters split

both track rod ends gaiters split

Fail 9 May 2011 45,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front upper suspension joints gaiters split

both track rod ends gaiters split

Pass 4 May 2010 42,354 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,350 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,504 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 40,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,187 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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C184 TLK is a 1985 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C184 TLK, 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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C184 TLK is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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