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B174 FTU

1984 Renault 4

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,636 mi
Last recorded170,636 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Renault 487,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 FTU
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 170,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 168,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 165,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel cap poor condition

Nearside Front Floor area corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B174 FTU is a 1984 Renault 4 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B174 FTU, 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 42 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B174 FTU registered?

B174 FTU is a 1984 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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