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OR4715J

1988 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1090cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,296 mi
Last recorded215,296 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault 4119,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR4715J
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,090cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 215,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 215,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

spare wheel insecure

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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OR4715J is a 1988 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,090cc 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 OR4715J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OR4715J registered?

OR4715J is a 1988 Renault 4, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is OR4715J safe to buy?

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