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C749 FYA

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,813 mi
Last recorded86,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 FYA
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,813 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,660 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,415 miles

Nearside track rod end boot slight perishing

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,268 miles

n.s. track rod end boot perished

n.s.f. position light poor conection

Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,530 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slighjt movement in steering column

windscreen washers poor

Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,529 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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 (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slighjt movement in steering column

windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,053 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,050 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 84,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,097 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp lens corroded

general corrossion to rear floor.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to floor to front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,833 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 82,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to front floor

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 81,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front floor. †.offside rear wheel damaged. †

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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C749 FYA is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C749 FYA, 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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C749 FYA is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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