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D41 SSM

1986 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD41 SSM
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 107,098 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 106,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 106,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

most of under floor covered by under seal

Fail 11 Sep 2009 106,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

most of under floor covered by under seal

Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,344 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D41 SSM is a 1986 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D41 SSM, 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 D41 SSM registered?

D41 SSM is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D41 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D41 SSM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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