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C849 COU

1986 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC849 COU
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 114,978 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 114,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,066 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,875 miles

Fuel tank leaking TANK & FILLER PIPE DAMP WITH FUEL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE LIMITER VALVE MOUNTING (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION MOUNT BRACKET CORRODED - INNER & OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED - IN O/S/F WHEEL ARCH AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 99,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe blowing slightly (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 98,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe blowing slightly (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,400 miles

Front exhaust mount rubber perishing.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,400 miles

Front exhaust mount rubber perishing.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,486 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,193 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,921 miles

minor corrosion of nearside rear chassis rail outer skin.

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearings.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 76,921 miles

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

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

minor corrosion of nearside rear chassis rail outer skin.

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearings.

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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C849 COU is a 1986 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C849 COU, 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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C849 COU is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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