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C587 EGL

1985 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 EGL
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 120,103 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 120,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 117,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,508 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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C587 EGL is a 1985 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C587 EGL, 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 C587 EGL registered?

C587 EGL is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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