MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering arm
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering arm
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight play in inner steering joints
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play in both front inner tie rods
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in both front inner tie rods
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R4?
Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRT 485T is a 1979 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1979 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 52,718 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 DRT 485T, 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 47 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DRT 485T registered?
DRT 485T is a 1979 Renault R4, first registered on 2 March 1979.
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