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A648 BCH

1983 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA648 BCH
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

low effort from nearsdie service and hand brake

repairs carried out to both rear radius arm mountings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both beam images poor

offside of bulk head corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,930 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion to offside of bulkhead

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,186 miles

spare tyre defective

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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A648 BCH is a 1983 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A648 BCH, 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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A648 BCH is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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