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C947 XFO

1986 Renault R4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 XFO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 123,372 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 118,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 112,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 112,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 106,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 95,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,491 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 87,348 miles

slight play frt n/s wheel bearing

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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C947 XFO is a 1986 Renault R4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C947 XFO, 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 C947 XFO registered?

C947 XFO is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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