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B539 DGC

1985 Renault R4

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB539 DGC
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 134,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 127,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 117,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B539 DGC is a 1985 Renault R4 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B539 DGC, 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 B539 DGC registered?

B539 DGC is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B539 DGC safe to buy?

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