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E859 LBT

1988 Renault 4

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 4119,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 LBT
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 132,319 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test.Headlamp aim deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2009 132,319 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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E859 LBT is a 1988 Renault 4 in White with a 850cc 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 E859 LBT, 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 E859 LBT registered?

E859 LBT is a 1988 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E859 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 LBT 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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