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B350 ECV

1985 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB350 ECV
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,831 miles

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

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

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

nearside tyre inner sidewall in poor condition slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,831 miles

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

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

nearside tyre inner sidewall in poor condition slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 176,684 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B350 ECV is a 1985 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 87,375 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 B350 ECV, 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 41 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B350 ECV registered?

B350 ECV is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B350 ECV safe to buy?

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