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C119 EHY

1985 Renault R4

Beige Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 EHY
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,749 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 78,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,409 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C119 EHY is a 1985 Renault R4 in Beige with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C119 EHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C119 EHY registered?

C119 EHY is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C119 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C119 EHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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