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B860 RLP

1985 Renault 4

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB860 RLP
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 78,807 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside nearside headlamp has water ingress.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside nearside headlamp has water ingress.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,777 miles

Corrosion in places

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,746 miles

Corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 78,728 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 129,002 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 129,002 miles

Fuel tank leaking Filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,002 miles

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,002 miles

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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B860 RLP is a 1985 Renault 4 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B860 RLP, 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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B860 RLP is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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