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E4 GTL

1990 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,057 mi
Last recorded181,057 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GTL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 181,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 181,054 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 181,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 177,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 171,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 157,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 157,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 143,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,783 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,388 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 78,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,252 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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E4 GTL is a 1990 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E4 GTL, 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 36 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E4 GTL registered?

E4 GTL is a 1990 Renault R4, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is E4 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 GTL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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