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G206 COY

1989 Renault 4

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 4104,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG206 COY
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,743 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 98,740 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2024 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 96,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,949 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,517 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 90,517 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,887 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 63,678 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs slightly scored & pitted.

n/s/r road wheel slightly buckled on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight free play.

How Reliable is the Renault 4?

Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 48
position lamp(s) not working 42
Steering rack gaiter split 36
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G206 COY is a 1989 Renault 4 in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 104,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G206 COY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G206 COY registered?

G206 COY is a 1989 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G206 COY safe to buy?

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