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E335 NUV

1987 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault 4134,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 NUV
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,676 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Foot well. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,266 miles

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

Offside Head lamp reflector in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,266 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Head lamp reflector in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,523 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded and drivers foot well.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 150,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated l/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak r/r (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded (l/f)

drivers floor corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 149,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 148,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 148,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable deteriatted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,077 miles

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Rear shockabsorber weak

Offside Rear shockabsorber weak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 146,077 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Rear shockabsorber weak

Offside Rear shockabsorber weak

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,441 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

under body rusty all areas

Fail 11 Aug 2014 141,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

under body rusty all areas

Pass 11 Aug 2014 141,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

under body rusty all areas

Pass 8 Aug 2013 138,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

under body rusty all areas

Fail 7 Aug 2013 138,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

under body rusty all areas

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,570 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Left hand drive

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Aug 2012 135,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Left hand drive

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber, slightly worn

child seats fitted x2 not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2011 130,068 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber, slightly worn

child seats fitted x2 not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,468 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 126,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 120,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 111,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 108,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E335 NUV is a 1987 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E335 NUV, 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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E335 NUV is a 1987 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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