MOT Status
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114,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint / lock nut loose in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick -up to right (LHD) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick -up to right (LHD) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Renault 4?
Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C55 GCW is a 1985 Renault 4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C55 GCW, 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 C55 GCW registered?
C55 GCW is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 10 October 1985.
Is C55 GCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C55 GCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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