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B747 TEC

2000 Renault 4

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,771 mi
Last recorded33,771 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB747 TEC
MakeRenault
Model4
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 33,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,107 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,490 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion o/s n/s inner cills

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,490 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion o/s n/s inner cills

Pass 28 May 2009 26,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 21,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B747 TEC is a 2000 Renault 4 in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B747 TEC, 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 26 years old, this Renault 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B747 TEC is a 2000 Renault 4, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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