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B773 FHK

1985 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB773 FHK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,342 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

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

undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2026 118,325 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

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

undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,497 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 115,480 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 113,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,335 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 113,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 178,523 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 178,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 174,490 miles

numerous repairs covered with paint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019 174,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

numerous repairs covered with paint

Pass 19 Feb 2018 171,388 miles

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

axle bushes perished

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2017 170,007 miles

All brake pipes greased

Engine oil leak

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 170,007 miles

All brake pipes greased

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 168,093 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 166,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,410 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 163,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 161,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 160,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 156,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 152,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 148,675 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 139,858 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,104 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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B773 FHK is a 1985 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B773 FHK, 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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B773 FHK is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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