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J666 LWS

1992 Renault R4

White Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R4127,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 LWS
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 127,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 127,569 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wing/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 127,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area near rear subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front sills badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2016 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 127,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 126,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 112,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 99,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 99,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 86,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J666 LWS is a 1992 Renault R4 in White with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,897 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 J666 LWS, 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 34 years old, this Renault R4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J666 LWS is a 1992 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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