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C423 RDL

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 RDL
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 120,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm mount corroded (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 120,069 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 120,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,960 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,142 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,396 miles

Main beam works when switch wiggled

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

Rear fog light switch works occasionally, ok at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 115,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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C423 RDL is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C423 RDL, 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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C423 RDL is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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