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C145 PFG

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC145 PFG
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,157 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 73,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 71,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 70,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 68,503 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 68,038 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 68,038 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C145 PFG is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue 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 C145 PFG, 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 C145 PFG registered?

C145 PFG is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 17 December 1985.

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