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A861 OBP

1983 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Renault R489,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA861 OBP
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear, and rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded,but repair inside of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 121,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 121,537 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 121,537 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front hole in wheel arch

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 121,518 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corrroded and nearside inner wing to chassis repaired and coated in seam sealer

offside outer cill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear torsion bar repaired but not inappropriately

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,318 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of o/s/r inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear torsion bar repaired but not inappropriately

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside N/S & O/S (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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 Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable track rod nut cut (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 121,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 117,065 miles

Advise both headlamp lens poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A861 OBP is a 1983 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A861 OBP, 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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A861 OBP is a 1983 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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