MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rears (2.6.2)
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)
Front under wings rusting
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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