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C510 XLO

1985 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,189 mi
Last recorded111,189 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC510 XLO
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 103,600 miles

Nearside Front floor pan showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front sub frame had repair

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 98,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 91,700 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,698 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 88,086 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C510 XLO is a 1985 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C510 XLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C510 XLO registered?

C510 XLO is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C510 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C510 XLO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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