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B256 PJC

1985 Renault 4

Beige Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,877 mi
Last recorded147,877 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 PJC
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 147,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,079 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not fitted.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 147,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt not fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2019 147,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 147,074 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Renault 4?

Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 48
position lamp(s) not working 42
Steering rack gaiter split 36
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B256 PJC is a 1985 Renault 4 in Beige with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,580 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 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B256 PJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B256 PJC registered?

B256 PJC is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B256 PJC safe to buy?

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