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C305 JGL

1986 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,900 mi
Last recorded160,900 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault 4111,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 JGL
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 160,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 160,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 160,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,322 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,114 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front and both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 159,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 159,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 159,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cracked. Image not affected

Fail 30 Aug 2019 159,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cracked. Image not affected

How Reliable is the Renault 4?

Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 48
position lamp(s) not working 42
Steering rack gaiter split 36
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C305 JGL is a 1986 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 111,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C305 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C305 JGL registered?

C305 JGL is a 1986 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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