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D343 VEW

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,645 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 100,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,772 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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D343 VEW is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1986 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 92,638 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 D343 VEW, 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 40 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D343 VEW?

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What year was D343 VEW registered?

D343 VEW is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D343 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D343 VEW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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