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C405 HBW

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC405 HBW
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 160,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp area on fuel tank no visible leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 160,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp area on fuel tank no visible leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 159,616 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 30 May 2013 158,405 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 30 May 2013 158,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 6 May 2011 158,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor slighly corroded

o/s/r+n/s/r inner wings slighly corroded

windscreen has damage outside swept area

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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C405 HBW 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 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 C405 HBW, 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 C405 HBW registered?

C405 HBW is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C405 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C405 HBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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