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C229 CYE

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 CYE
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 71,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,486 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,998 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,939 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Nearside Front Inner sill corrded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,939 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Nearside Front Inner sill corrded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,251 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,962 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 47,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust is insecure

Pass 16 May 2012 45,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,441 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,441 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,949 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front floor corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,939 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front floor corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 37,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C229 CYE is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 C229 CYE, 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 C229 CYE registered?

C229 CYE is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 26 November 1985.

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