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C402 ADL

1985 Renault R4

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,115 mi
Last recorded183,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 ADL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 183,115 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Fail 12 Apr 2018 183,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested engine wont tick over (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indecator (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2017 183,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes been greased and undersealed

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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C402 ADL is a 1985 Renault R4 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C402 ADL, 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 C402 ADL registered?

C402 ADL is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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