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C195 FNM

1986 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 FNM
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,501 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,661 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking sidewall

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking sidewall

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,598 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,531 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,683 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,018 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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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C195 FNM is a 1986 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C195 FNM, 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 C195 FNM registered?

C195 FNM is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C195 FNM safe to buy?

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