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C697 JGP

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,091 mi
Last recorded157,091 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC697 JGP
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 157,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside / floor pans [o/s & n/s rear] / front inner wings &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 153,243 miles

Slight corrosion offside outer sill [previous repair cracking [ filler]

Pass 19 Oct 2023 149,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 148,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion offside body [sill] - separate chassis // Surface corrosion underside [previously plated / repaired]

Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,117 miles

Slight corrosion rear end of offside chassis member

Pass 16 Jun 2020 145,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,851 miles

Corrosion in front floor

Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 135,647 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 135,647 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,335 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 121,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 113,447 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 113,447 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 110,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

very slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 104,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,286 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 96,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,723 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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C697 JGP is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C697 JGP, 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 C697 JGP registered?

C697 JGP is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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