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C823 KVW

1986 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault 4111,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC823 KVW
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 120,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 120,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 118,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 118,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 110,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 110,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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C823 KVW is a 1986 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 111,636 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 C823 KVW, 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 40 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C823 KVW registered?

C823 KVW is a 1986 Renault 4, first registered on 18 February 1986.

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