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C928 VLU

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,272 mi
Last recorded52,272 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC928 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,694 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 50,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,876 miles

Nearside Front floor section corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,876 miles

Rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,876 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,876 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ALL ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,875 miles

CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES, OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLITTING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,805 miles

REAR AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , OFFSIDE FRONT RACK BOOT PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,539 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , FUEL LINES CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,505 miles

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,975 miles

SLIGHT LEAN TO O/S. OK FOR MOT.

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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C928 VLU is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C928 VLU, 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 C928 VLU registered?

C928 VLU is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C928 VLU safe to buy?

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