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C397 FKG

1985 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

124,917 mi
Last recorded124,917 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC397 FKG
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 124,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

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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C397 FKG is a 1985 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C397 FKG, 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 C397 FKG registered?

C397 FKG is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 24 October 1985.

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