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B592 EGK

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB592 EGK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,658 miles

Underside Corroded in Places

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 110,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear lamps slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,856 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change immediatly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change immediatly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 106,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,000 miles

offside and nearside front floor pans holed

Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front floor pans holed

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 94,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 94,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,794 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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B592 EGK is a 1985 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 87,375 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 B592 EGK, 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 41 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B592 EGK is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 9 July 1985.

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