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A920 TBW

1983 Renault 4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Renault 498,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 TBW
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 113,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 108,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,499 miles

engine has a oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,482 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing properly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching properly (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner tube fitted, tyre marked "tubeless" (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of 'B' pillar on inside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,316 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 108,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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A920 TBW is a 1983 Renault 4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,109 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 A920 TBW, 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 43 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A920 TBW registered?

A920 TBW is a 1983 Renault 4, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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