CarVerify

Free Car Check

E737 CGO

1987 Renault R4

White Petrol 1100cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,806 mi
Last recorded231,806 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault R4101,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 CGO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 231,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 230,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 228,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 226,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 223,369 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 223,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 218,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 215,811 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 212,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front floor pan holed

Pass 15 Oct 2012 212,119 miles

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

nearside front floor pan holed

Pass 27 Oct 2011 205,616 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 205,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 200,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 194,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 194,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 186,398 miles

back exhaust rubber worn

Pass 27 Oct 2007 175,023 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 175,023 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 165,287 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 165,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 157,072 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
Full Renault R4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E737 CGO is a 1987 Renault R4 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E737 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E737 CGO?

You can check the full history of E737 CGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E737 CGO registered?

E737 CGO is a 1987 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E737 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E737 CGO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E737 CGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E737 CGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.