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C897 GWG

1985 Renault 4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,016 mi
Last recorded43,016 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 493,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 GWG
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,016 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 43,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 42,980 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AXLE MOUNTING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,271 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 42,217 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,069 miles

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

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,383 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 41,382 miles

Brake performance not tested engine cut out (3.7.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,127 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,075 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front floorpan corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

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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C897 GWG is a 1985 Renault 4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C897 GWG, 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 C897 GWG registered?

C897 GWG is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C897 GWG safe to buy?

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