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H649 JCV

1991 Renault 4

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,636 mi
Last recorded130,636 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 JCV
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 130,636 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jun 2025 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 130,141 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 129,747 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working pipe off of pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right(euro pattern not uk) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,236 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,817 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,812 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,691 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

advise exhaust mounting broken but still surported

advise wiper switch loose but functional

Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,687 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

advise exhaust mounting broken but still surported

advise wiper switch loose but functional

Fail 4 Sep 2020 127,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear rubber mountings broken - exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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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H649 JCV is a 1991 Renault 4 in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H649 JCV, 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 35 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H649 JCV is a 1991 Renault 4, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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