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H961 BUU

1991 Renault R4

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault R4109,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 BUU
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 131,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 131,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,550 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 129,585 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 128,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 127,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 125,275 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 125,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 123,541 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 123,538 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams no main beam nearside (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan has a hole caused by corrosion but is not within 30cm of any component mountings and does not affect steering brakes or stability. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by the torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by the torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan has a hole caused by corrosion but is not within 30cm of any component mountings and does not affect steering brakes or stability. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by the torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by the torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,674 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,315 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,802 miles

front discs are corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 109,251 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H961 BUU is a 1991 Renault R4 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1991 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 H961 BUU, 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 35 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H961 BUU registered?

H961 BUU is a 1991 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H961 BUU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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