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D673 XJF

1986 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R492,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD673 XJF
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,830 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 84,640 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested owing brake hose leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2024 84,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 84,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,645 miles

Offside Front inner foot well on seam inside of car

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,170 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,793 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,578 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,578 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 57,810 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre is poor

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,091 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,967 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,967 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,678 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 48,678 miles

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

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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D673 XJF is a 1986 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D673 XJF, 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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D673 XJF is a 1986 Renault R4, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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