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A31 WCV

1983 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,412 mi
Last recorded61,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 60,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 59,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 58,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 58,717 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 57,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 56,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 56,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,223 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box rubber on back of vehicle broken but exhaust still adequately supported

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis leg next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box rubber on back of vehicle broken but exhaust still adequately supported

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bold on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,536 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bold on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts too inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,270 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,192 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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A31 WCV is a 1983 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 A31 WCV, 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 43 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A31 WCV registered?

A31 WCV is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 28 October 1983.

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