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C823 TRK

1986 Renault R4

Orange Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,689 mi
Last recorded137,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC823 TRK
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,448 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 137,186 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 137,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track bar has lift (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 133,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both to low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan to chassis rail weld broke away from floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven low effort (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan to chassis rail weld broke away (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low effort (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog switches off when main beam applied (1.3.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track bar has lift (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,510 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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C823 TRK is a 1986 Renault R4 in Orange with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C823 TRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C823 TRK registered?

C823 TRK is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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