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C201 CYU

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,986 mi
Last recorded168,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 CYU
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2014 168,986 miles

off side rear service and parking brake efforts low

play in off side front lower swivel joint

play in off side track rod end

several areas of underbody rusting and or previously repaired

slight play in off side and near side rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2013 165,421 miles

no passenger seat fitted

rear service brake and parking brake efficiency low

several area sof underbody rusting / or previously repaired

some metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2012 162,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 162,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 159,751 miles

passenger seat missing

several areas of body / floor rusting or previously repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2005 157,139 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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C201 CYU is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C201 CYU, 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 C201 CYU registered?

C201 CYU is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C201 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C201 CYU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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