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B661 CGF

1985 Renault R4

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB661 CGF
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,231 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 47,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B661 CGF is a 1985 Renault R4 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B661 CGF, 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 B661 CGF registered?

B661 CGF is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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