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H976 XNP

1990 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 XNP
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 79,491 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,490 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,254 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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H976 XNP is a 1990 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H976 XNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H976 XNP registered?

H976 XNP is a 1990 Renault R4, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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