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C706 WLA

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,868 mi
Last recorded82,868 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 WLA
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension starting to sag

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,083 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osr tyre cracked/perished

tyres low tread

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,965 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,201 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 73,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,356 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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C706 WLA is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C706 WLA, 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 C706 WLA registered?

C706 WLA is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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