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D15 BTY

1989 Renault 4

White Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault 4104,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 BTY
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,816 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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D15 BTY is a 1989 Renault 4 in White with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 104,074 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 D15 BTY, 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 37 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D15 BTY registered?

D15 BTY is a 1989 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D15 BTY safe to buy?

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