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B485 ECV

1985 Renault 4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,146 mi
Last recorded76,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB485 ECV
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,146 miles

Nearside Front floor repair coverd cant inspect properly

Fail 12 Jun 2025 76,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor repair coverd cant inspect properly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,220 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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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B485 ECV is a 1985 Renault 4 in White with a 845cc 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 B485 ECV, 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 B485 ECV registered?

B485 ECV is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 11 May 1985.

Is B485 ECV safe to buy?

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