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C542 WFX

1985 Renault R4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,518 mi
Last recorded60,518 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 60,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 60,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 60,180 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 60,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion on n/s/f floor

overheated during test

Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion on n/s/f floor

overheated during test

Pass 22 May 2010 60,180 miles

small rust hole in nearside floor panel

Fail 21 May 2010 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small rust hole in nearside floor panel

Pass 20 May 2009 60,180 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2008 60,180 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 60,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2006 60,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,045 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C542 WFX is a 1985 Renault R4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C542 WFX, 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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What year was C542 WFX registered?

C542 WFX is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 28 August 1985.

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