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RKU 122X

1981 Renault 4

Multi-colour Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,332 mi
Last recorded192,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 122X
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 192,332 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 192,188 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 189,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play nearside rack area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 187,056 miles

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

parking brake test just passed

temporary fuel cap used

Fail 26 Jul 2016 187,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake test just passed

temporary fuel cap used

Fail 25 Jul 2016 187,009 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 182,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 182,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RKU 122X is a 1981 Renault 4 in Multi-colour with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKU 122X, 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 45 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKU 122X registered?

RKU 122X is a 1981 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for RKU 122X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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