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JMB 796N

1975 Renault 4

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 796N
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,644 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across flex pipe to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2026 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across flex pipe to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,612 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 65,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 62,853 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 62,824 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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JMB 796N is a 1975 Renault 4 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JMB 796N, 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 51 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMB 796N registered?

JMB 796N is a 1975 Renault 4, first registered on 25 April 1975.

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