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C31 EYA

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,656 mi
Last recorded35,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 EYA
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,949 miles

N/S windscreen washer not working

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R inner wing rusting.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,024 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,968 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,426 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,235 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 29,598 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 29,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C31 EYA is a 1985 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C31 EYA, 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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C31 EYA is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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