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B908 YYK

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB908 YYK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,648 miles

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

center exhaust mounts cotton real mounts parted but exhaust secure

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r seat belt removed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,600 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,207 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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B908 YYK is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B908 YYK, 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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What year was B908 YYK registered?

B908 YYK is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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