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H836 YYX

1993 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,166 mi
Last recorded194,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 YYX
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 194,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 193,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 193,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 193,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 192,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 192,190 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 191,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 190,542 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 190,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 189,108 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2015 186,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 184,166 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 184,166 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 182,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 181,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 179,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 176,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 175,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 174,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 170,820 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 170,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 165,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 165,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 157,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H836 YYX is a 1993 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H836 YYX, 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 33 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H836 YYX registered?

H836 YYX is a 1993 Renault R4, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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