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F266 TDL

1989 Renault R4

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,496 mi
Last recorded165,496 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R4159,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 TDL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 165,496 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 163,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 160,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 160,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 161,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 161,025 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,885 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 156,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 156,606 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F266 TDL is a 1989 Renault R4 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 159,617 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 F266 TDL, 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 37 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F266 TDL is a 1989 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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