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C950 GRO

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 GRO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 127,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 126,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 124,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 122,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 122,013 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 121,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 119,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 119,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,948 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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C950 GRO is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C950 GRO, 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 C950 GRO registered?

C950 GRO is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C950 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C950 GRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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