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C252 DUG

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 DUG
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 40,328 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,495 miles

CORROSION STARTING UNDER VEHICLE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CORROSION STARTING UNDER VEHICLE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,490 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs poor

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 27,118 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,212 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 19,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 19,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,181 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

rear tyre walls are perishing

spare tyre is deflated

tailbox front exhaust mount spliting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre rear exhaust rubber broken

coolant bottle empty

coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 16,844 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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C252 DUG is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C252 DUG, 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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C252 DUG is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 3 March 1986.

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