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E493 RRP

1988 Renault 4

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,337 mi
Last recorded117,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault 4119,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 RRP
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,337 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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E493 RRP is a 1988 Renault 4 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,346 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 E493 RRP, 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 38 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E493 RRP registered?

E493 RRP is a 1988 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E493 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E493 RRP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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