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C266 KJE

1985 Renault 4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC266 KJE
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,989 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 122,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,963 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 122,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,484 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,319 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,202 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,967 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,340 miles

corrotion to rear wheel arches inside the vechicle.

front brakes binding.

front tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,878 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2014 118,878 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,911 miles

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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C266 KJE is a 1985 Renault 4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C266 KJE, 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 C266 KJE registered?

C266 KJE is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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