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C872 DDE

1986 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,426 mi
Last recorded182,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Renault 4111,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC872 DDE
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 182,426 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 9 Jul 2013 180,739 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 180,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C872 DDE is a 1986 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C872 DDE, 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 C872 DDE registered?

C872 DDE is a 1986 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C872 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C872 DDE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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