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BNZ 505

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 505
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 126,124 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member/ Gear box mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member, gear box mounting position. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front scrapping noise on disc can see scoring marks

Fail 17 Jul 2019 116,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front scrapping noise on disc can see scoring marks

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,931 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,595 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track bar inner joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished and cracking

front pipe silencer weak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,199 miles

headlight warnig lamp in/op

rubber mounting at front nearside exhaust broken

Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,171 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

headlight warnig lamp in/op

rubber mounting at front nearside exhaust broken

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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BNZ 505 is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 92,638 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 BNZ 505, 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 40 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 505 registered?

BNZ 505 is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is BNZ 505 safe to buy?

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