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C545 JGL

1985 Renault 4

White Petrol 852cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,584 mi
Last recorded40,584 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 JGL
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine852cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 40,584 miles

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

Front dipped beam comes on at the same time as sidelights

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foam taped able unable to see (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,854 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens fallen off (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexi to solid pipe secured via cable

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,584 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking but grease providing seal

Offside Front flexi brake hose cracking

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 40,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal on cap missing in sections (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking but grease providing seal

Offside Front flexi brake hose cracking

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,584 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 40,584 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak from gear box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C545 JGL is a 1985 Renault 4 in White with a 852cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C545 JGL, 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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C545 JGL is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C545 JGL safe to buy?

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