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UTR 276T

1979 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTR 276T
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,767 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,853 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 45,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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UTR 276T is a 1979 Renault 4 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UTR 276T, 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 47 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTR 276T registered?

UTR 276T is a 1979 Renault 4, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is UTR 276T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTR 276T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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