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D135 OVW

1986 Renault R4

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,852 mi
Last recorded75,852 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD135 OVW
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 75,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,356 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D135 OVW is a 1986 Renault R4 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D135 OVW, 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 D135 OVW registered?

D135 OVW is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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