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C312 JBM

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 JBM
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 96,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 95,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,110 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 79,532 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal worn slightly

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 79,531 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal worn slightly

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has an inner-tube fitted

battery insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has an inner-tube fitted

battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 77,079 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 77,079 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 75,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 75,184 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 73,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 72,386 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 72,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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C312 JBM is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 C312 JBM, 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 C312 JBM registered?

C312 JBM is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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