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BCJ 762V

1980 Renault 4

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,633 mi
Last recorded42,633 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 762V
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 42,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 41,905 miles

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 41,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 41,062 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 41,062 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 40,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,850 miles

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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BCJ 762V is a 1980 Renault 4 in Red with a 845cc 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 BCJ 762V, 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 46 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCJ 762V registered?

BCJ 762V is a 1980 Renault 4, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is BCJ 762V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCJ 762V 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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