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C119 TFA

1985 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 TFA
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,710 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 138,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,085 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel, corroded

Offside Rear Quarter panel, corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,826 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 126,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,586 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,376 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,535 miles

Hazard warning lamp switch difficult to operate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,532 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamp switch difficult to operate

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,370 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 88,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,007 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 84,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,576 miles

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 TFA is a 1985 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C119 TFA, 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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C119 TFA is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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