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B689 XKN

1985 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 XKN
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 101,017 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 101,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 98,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached locking devices missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 97,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,817 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,789 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,873 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded compansator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,324 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,857 miles

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front upper ball joint and offside front lower ball joint dust cover sealed with silicone

Offside front floor well previously repaired but unable to fully check condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front floor well previously repaired but unable to fully check condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,651 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,651 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,995 miles

some hand brake travel. various areas of light damage and corrosion to body.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

some hand brake travel. various areas of light damage and corrosion to body.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

outer casings of nearside and offside handbrake cables broken.

rear silencer / pipe small split and gas leak.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,466 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer casings of nearside and offside handbrake cables broken.

some corrosion of nearside front chassis.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake cables outer casings broken and sealed,recommend replacement.

headlight reflectors starting to corrode.

surface damage in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,737 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 68,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,727 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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B689 XKN is a 1985 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 B689 XKN, 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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B689 XKN is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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