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F951 FPW

1988 Renault 4

White Petrol 852cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault 4119,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 FPW
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine852cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,629 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 105,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Left hand drive headlamps fitted

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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F951 FPW is a 1988 Renault 4 in White with a 852cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F951 FPW, 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 F951 FPW registered?

F951 FPW is a 1988 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F951 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F951 FPW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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