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C779 FKL

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 FKL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc getting hot. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,518 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 123,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,861 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating slightly, perishing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wing (top). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 121,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Image incorrect. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wing (top). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,607 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,607 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2015 118,607 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount deteriorating but exhaust still secure.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 117,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 117,215 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 116,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 116,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/S floor to outer sill area corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 115,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

heavy coating of underseal to under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,366 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

heavy coating of underseal to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2010 114,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 114,562 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 111,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 111,316 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2008 111,312 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,415 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 109,415 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C779 FKL is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 C779 FKL, 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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C779 FKL is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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