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E889 TMS

1988 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault R486,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 TMS
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 May 2018 72,853 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 71,760 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,349 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E889 TMS is a 1988 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 86,366 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 E889 TMS, 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 38 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E889 TMS registered?

E889 TMS is a 1988 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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