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NNJ 133P

1976 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNJ 133P
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 65,314 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,248 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded on edge securing outer wing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 64,248 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded on edge securing outer wing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,244 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2015 61,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,201 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,760 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 33,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NNJ 133P is a 1976 Renault 4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNJ 133P, 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 50 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NNJ 133P is a 1976 Renault 4, first registered on 4 June 1976.

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