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C497 RJR

1985 Renault 4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC497 RJR
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 145,828 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 145,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 143,344 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 138,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 138,739 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 137,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C497 RJR is a 1985 Renault 4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,580 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 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C497 RJR, 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 41 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C497 RJR registered?

C497 RJR is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C497 RJR safe to buy?

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