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A465 TEU

1984 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Renault R485,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA465 TEU
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,468 miles

corrosion to under body areas

offside front engine bay holed around expansion bottle

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,452 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to under body areas

offside front engine bay holed around expansion bottle

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,321 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,220 miles

nearside front bulkhead holed

offside inner engine bay holed

offside outer sill holed

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front bulkhead holed

offside inner engine bay holed

offside outer sill holed

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,068 miles

surface corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,774 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,752 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,668 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 57,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,953 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 56,930 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,257 miles

light misting of oil on front shock absorbers

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 24 May 2006 56,229 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 56,189 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 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)

remould tyres fitted on vehicle

slight seapage from shock absorbers

surface corosssion all around underbody areas

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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A465 TEU is a 1984 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 A465 TEU, 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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What year was A465 TEU registered?

A465 TEU is a 1984 Renault R4, first registered on 26 January 1984.

Is A465 TEU safe to buy?

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