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F747 EVG

1989 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

207,278 mi
Last recorded207,278 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R4159,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 207,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 206,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 206,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 205,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 204,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 203,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 201,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 201,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 200,619 miles

O/s/r shock absorber damp

Slight play in front suspension joints

Slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2019 200,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

O/s/r shock absorber damp

Slight play in front suspension joints

Slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2018 199,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 199,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 199,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 196,148 miles

Suspension bushes and gaiter perished and cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 192,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 192,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 188,912 miles

complete undeside of vehicle covered in un derseal

Fail 30 Apr 2014 188,912 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

complete undeside of vehicle covered in un derseal

Pass 11 Apr 2013 186,220 miles

Oil leak

complete underside of vehicle undersealed

nearside tie rod bar inner bush deterioated

offside outer cv boot deterioated

slight damage offside mirror

Fail 4 Apr 2013 186,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust support mounting broken

complete underside of vehicle undersealed

nearside tie rod bar inner bush deterioated

offside outer cv boot deterioated

slight damage offside mirror

Pass 1 Aug 2011 185,423 miles

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

O/S door mirror cracked.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 185,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S door mirror cracked.

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

Pass 28 May 2009 185,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 184,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 183,495 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
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F747 EVG is a 1989 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F747 EVG, 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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What year was F747 EVG registered?

F747 EVG is a 1989 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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