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C356 RPB

1985 Renault R4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Renault R487,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 RPB
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 81,151 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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C356 RPB is a 1985 Renault R4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C356 RPB, 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 C356 RPB registered?

C356 RPB is a 1985 Renault R4, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C356 RPB safe to buy?

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