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C540 TRT

1985 Renault R4

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 TRT
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 107,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,274 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 106,121 miles

Offside Rear Fog lamp bulb need replacing soon, pale light.

Pass 31 May 2023 104,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 104,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 103,843 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 103,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,428 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,881 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,563 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,958 miles

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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C540 TRT is a 1985 Renault R4 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C540 TRT, 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 C540 TRT registered?

C540 TRT is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 28 October 1985.

Is C540 TRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C540 TRT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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