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C537 FAF

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 FAF
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,072 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rears (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rears (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,461 miles

Front under wings rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,449 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor pans holed (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

Front under wings rusting

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 111,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion but not in perscribed area

exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Fail 2 May 2015 111,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion but not in perscribed area

exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 6 May 2014 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 87,277 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated to nearly splitting

speedo cannot be working correctly as vehicle has left test station for repairs but mileage on speedo has not altered

Fail 14 May 2013 87,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated to nearly splitting

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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C537 FAF is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C537 FAF, 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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C537 FAF is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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