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D897 YCH

1987 Renault 4

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Renault 4134,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 YCH
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 105,854 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion on floor pan

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on drivers floor

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D897 YCH is a 1987 Renault 4 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D897 YCH, 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 D897 YCH registered?

D897 YCH is a 1987 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D897 YCH safe to buy?

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