1983 Renault R4 1.1L Petrol · A861 OBP
1983 Renault R4 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 121,895 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R4
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A861 OBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 121,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A861 OBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Renault R4 (A861 OBP) between May 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A861 OBP Mileage History
- 19/05/2022121,537 mi
- 30/05/2022121,537 mi
- 22/08/2023121,653 mi+116 mi
- 18/07/2024121,803 mi+150 mi
- 03/12/2024121,895 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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