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Renault R4

Silver · Petrol · 1986 · 1,108 cc

D265 EELMOT history

D265 EEL is a silver petrol Renault R4 first used on 8 Sept 1986. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
144,954 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D265 EEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
R4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,108 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
8 Sept 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

D265 EEL was last recorded at 144,954 miles on 4 May 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,948 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,954 miles
  • 2022 – 144,948 miles
  • 2019 – 144,866 miles
  • 2015 – 144,299 miles
  • 2014 – 142,066 miles
  • 2013 – 140,392 miles
  • 2012 – 138,910 miles
  • 2011 – 135,102 miles
  • 2010 – 131,397 miles
  • 2009 – 123,362 miles
  • 2008 – 123,352 miles
  • 2007 – 123,263 miles
  • 2006 – 122,911 miles
  • 2005 – 122,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,954 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    935725111756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,954 miles (+6)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    954737802119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,948 miles (+82)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,948 miles
    Test number
    255246616959
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,866 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    611830226111
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail144,847 miles (+548)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    797307750643
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,299 miles (+2,233)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,299 miles
    Test number
    451145494836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted

  7. Pass142,066 miles (+1,674)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,066 miles
    Test number
    437217334329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  8. Pass140,392 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,392 miles
    Test number
    598456543384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

  9. Fail140,392 miles (+1,482)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,392 miles
    Test number
    517986443360
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

  10. Fail138,910 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,910 miles
    Test number
    256452542384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass138,910 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,910 miles
    Test number
    409112342321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail138,706 miles (+3,604)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,706 miles
    Test number
    778382682294
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  13. Pass135,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    757822691212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail135,102 miles (+3,705)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    206020191247
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass131,397 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    131,397 miles
    Test number
    171547470251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSilght corrosion on offside front floor
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front cross member

  16. Fail131,397 miles (+8,035)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,397 miles
    Test number
    514173770249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSilght corrosion on offside front floor
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front cross member

  17. Pass123,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    981448479240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail123,362 miles (+10)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    771446869288
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass123,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    123,352 miles
    Test number
    422946568257
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

  20. Fail123,352 miles (+89)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,352 miles
    Test number
    122672568292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

  21. Pass123,263 miles (+352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    764930477258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

  22. Pass122,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    253055576295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,911 miles (+845)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    563820076254
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  24. Pass122,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    134209865248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,066 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    940096765275
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe + n/s rear hose to clyinder pipe

Questions about D265 EEL

Does D265 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D265 EEL expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D265 EEL?
The MOT on D265 EEL expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D265 EEL done?
D265 EEL was recorded at 144,954 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,300 miles a year.
Has D265 EEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D265 EEL has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on D265 EEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on D265 EEL find?
D265 EEL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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