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D786 GCD

1987 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault R4101,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 GCD
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,855 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80 r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 66,924 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,146 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,672 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,672 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,498 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,211 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,903 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,941 miles

Inner wings corroded and general body corrosion

Suspension not level

inside door release cables missing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,034 miles

Corrosion in nearside inner wing, but not within perscribed area.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 55,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner wing corroded, but not within 30cm perscribed area.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 54,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,507 miles

small pin hole n/s/r floorpan

Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small pin hole n/s/r floorpan

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 4,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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D786 GCD is a 1987 Renault R4 in Blue with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1987 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 101,436 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 D786 GCD, 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 39 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D786 GCD is a 1987 Renault R4, first registered on 13 July 1987.

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