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C550 LFE

1985 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,475 mi
Last recorded106,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 LFE
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 106,475 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 106,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,757 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,561 miles

Boot lid slightly loose faulty catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper blades (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,450 miles

windscreen washer just provide sufficient fluid to clear screen

wiper blades park slightly in drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washer just provide sufficient fluid to clear screen

wiper blades park slightly in drivers view

Pass 28 May 2019 104,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,393 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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C550 LFE is a 1985 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C550 LFE, 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 C550 LFE registered?

C550 LFE is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C550 LFE safe to buy?

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