CarVerify

Free Car Check

E928 GHO

1988 Renault R4

White Petrol 845cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault R486,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationE928 GHO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc
View full Renault R4 reliability data

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 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,347 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 89,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 86,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 85,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,552 miles

Offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,552 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 11 May 2013 81,712 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2013 81,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

E928 GHO is a 1988 Renault R4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E928 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E928 GHO?

You can check the full history of E928 GHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E928 GHO registered?

E928 GHO is a 1988 Renault R4, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E928 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E928 GHO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E928 GHO 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 E928 GHO. 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.