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D427 BSA

1987 Renault 4

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

269,799 mi
Last recorded269,799 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault 4134,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 BSA
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 269,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 269,799 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 269,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 269,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 26,979 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 269,799 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2021 269,799 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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D427 BSA is a 1987 Renault 4 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,864 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 D427 BSA, 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 39 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D427 BSA registered?

D427 BSA is a 1987 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D427 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D427 BSA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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