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C686 TLN

1985 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC686 TLN
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,379 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,293 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SWING ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,042 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking HOSE/CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTIN (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,287 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,286 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 71,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,757 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 70,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,547 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,307 miles

offside rar tyre cracked 135 13

Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rar tyre cracked 135 13

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 69,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C686 TLN is a 1985 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C686 TLN, 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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C686 TLN is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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