MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some imbalance rear brakes
Brake performance not tested engine cut out (3.7.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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C897 GWG is a 1985 Renault 4, first registered on 31 October 1985.
Is C897 GWG safe to buy?
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